Travel

Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

The Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown is 7 blocks from the Wisconsin State Capitol, and is adjacent to the University and the Monona Bay. Lots of activities are within walking distance of the hotel! This hotel is a 15 minute drive from Olbrich Botanical Gardens (the wedding venue) and the MSN airport. Book using the below link to get the group rate of $204/night. Please note: the room block will close on June 16th, 2026. DIRECT LINK: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=MSNMUGI&arrivalDate=2026-07-16&departureDate=2026-07-19&groupCode=92B&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink

Hotel

Staybridge Suites Madison-East by IHG

Staybridge Suites is located near the Madison airport (MSN), and is a 15 minute drive from the wedding venue, and 20 minutes from downtown Madison. This hotel has a pool, hot tub, and free breakfast, and is a more affordable option than the Hilton near the Capitol. Book using the below link to get the group rate of $179/night. Please note: the room block will close on June 16th, 2026.

Travel Note

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Flight

Madison (MSN)

The Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is located on the East side of Madison, and is the closest airport to the city. Roundtrip flights to/from MSN are typically less than $500 if you book a few months in advance. Since the airport is regional, flights typically require a connection.

Travel Note

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Flight

Chicago (ORD)

The closest international airport to Madison, is the Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). Roundtrip flights to/from ORD are typically $250-$400, and are often nonstop. Chicago is 2.5-3 hours from Madison (depending on traffic). There is a Coach USA bus that runs from ORD to Madison (and vice versa) several times a day, otherwise you can also rent a car and drive to Madison from Chicago.

Shuttle

Van Galder Coach USA Bus (ORD to Madison)

July 17, 2026 7:00 am - 12:00 am

The Van Galder Coach USA Bus runs from downtown Chicago to downtown Madison several times a day and stops at the Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). One-way ticket: $38/person Roundtrip ticket: $68/person The ride is approximately 3 hours, including stops.

Shuttle

Van Galder Coach USA Bus (Madison to ORD)

July 19, 2026 1:30 am - 5:30 pm

The Van Galder Coach USA Bus runs from downtown Madison to downtown Chicago several times a day and stops at the Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). One-way ticket: $38/person Roundtrip ticket: $68/person The ride is approximately 3 hours, including stops.

Travel Note

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Flight

Minneapolis (MSP)

After Chicago, the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (MSP) is the next closest international airport. Minneapolis is located 4 hours away from Madison by car, or 5.5-6 hours by bus (Greyhound).

Shuttle

Minneapolis to Madison

July 17, 2026 7:45 am - 11:45 am

There are several buses from Minneapolis to Madison each day, offered by Greyhound and FlixBus. One-way ticket: $32-$42 per person The bus ride is 5.5-7 hours, depending on which route you take.

Shuttle

Madison to Minneapolis

July 19, 2026 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

There are several buses from Madison to Minneapolis each day, offered by Greyhound and FlixBus. One-way ticket: $32-$45 per person The bus ride can be 5-7 hours, depending on the route you take.