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How to get fromRaleigh to Madisonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Madison by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane RDU - MSN
    5h 5m
    $80–424

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    28h 20m
    $186–316

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    28h 45m
    $614–958

  4. Drive  935.2 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Madisoncar car 935.2 mi
    16h 25m
    $155–224

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane RDU - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    8h 31m
    $132–638

Raleigh to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration28h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 773.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 28h 20m.

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