Transportation to Madison
Madison is served by the Dane County Regional Airport (airport code MSN). It is also accessible via the Van Galder Bus Company from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Badger Coaches from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
Getting Around Madison
Madison Metro Transit Bus System offers bus service around the city, particularly in the downtown and campus areas. Bus fare is $2 per ride, except for routes 80, 81, 82, and 84, which are free. These routes serve the university and areas immediately around campus.
"Regular" buses serving local lines accept cash. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicles do not. Tickets for the BRT can be purchased before boarding at designated BRT stations.
Bus timetables are available on the Metro Transit website, Google Maps, and the Transit app.
Madison is very bicycle-friendly and offers B-Cycle bike rental stations throughout the city.
Uber and Lyft are available in Madison. Taxi service is limited, but available from Union Cab Cooperative and Madison Taxi. Taxis in Madison do not pick up street fares, and wait times can be long. Advance booking is encouraged.
