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Flights from Columbus to Madison
There are no direct flights from Columbus to Madison. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Detroit, about 2h 39m door to door (56 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 39m
Columbus to Madison at a glance
Fastest journey2h 39mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Detroit
Best ways to fly from Columbus to Madison
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CMH Chicago (ORD) MSN
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, SkyWest
Mon20:45 CMH20:53 ORD0h 52m connection21:45 ORD22:24 MSNUnited Airlines
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CMH Detroit (DTW) MSN
Leg 1: SkyWest, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sun06:45 CMH07:27 DTW5h 03m connection12:30 DTW12:33 MSNRepublic Airlines + Delta Air Lines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 635 km394 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 39mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hMadison vs Columbus
- Currency in Madison
- USD
- Airports
- CMH, LCK → MSN
Flights from Columbus to Madison: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Columbus to Madison?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Detroit. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Madison?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 635 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Madison?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Detroit (DTW). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Madison?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Madison: Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Madison?
Madison is 1 hour behind Columbus.





