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

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    best
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ALB - MSN
    7h 23m
    $126–706

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 48m
    $118–608

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    19h 56m
    $464–729

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown 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
    29h 2m
    $213–333

  5. Drive  944.5 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Madisoncar car 944.5 mi
    16h 8m
    $156–226

Schenectady to Madison by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$464Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 802.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via New York, NY - Midtown, New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 29h 2m.

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