Two interstates (I-90 and
I-94) pass through Madison, connecting to
Chicago, Minneapolis and Milwaukee. Madison is
the hub for five U.S. Highways and two state
highways. Seven airlines fly in and out of the
Dane County Regional Airport, a full-service
terminal serving passengers and air cargo. Four
bus companies and over 40 common carrier truck
companies link Madison directly to cities
statewide and nationwide. Convenient service is
provided by the Madison Metro bus system and
three taxi companies.
Highways
Interstate Highways 90 and 94; U.S. Highways 12, 14, 18, 51,
151; State Trunk Highways 19, 30, 69, 73, 92 and 113.
Railroads
Chicago & Northwestern, Soo/Milwaukee, and
Wisconsin & Calumet.
Motor Freight Carriers
Madison is served by 40+ common carrier truck
lines.
| Air |
| |
Airport |
|
Dane County Regional
Airport; Longest runway: 9,005 feet |
| |
Commercial Service |
|
American Eagle; COMAIR;
Midwest Express; Northwest; Trans World Express; United
Express |
| |
Scheduled Passenger
Flights Daily |
|
86 takeoffs and landings |
| |
Communities Served
Nonstop |
|
Chicago (2 airports),
Cincinnati, Detroit, LaCrosse, Milwaukee, Minneapolis,
and St. Louis. Twenty-seven communities are served by
direct flight. |
| |
Total Passengers (1997)
(arrivals and departures)
|
|
1,206,275 |
| |
Air Cargo |
|
Two carriers: Federal
Express, Airborne |
| |
Total Pounds of Freight |
|
90% of all freight
is carried by major carriers; all commercial airlines
also carry freight.
On: 10,253,640
Off: 13,860,268 |
| |
Total Pounds of Mail |
|
All mail is carried
by commercial carriers.
On: 1,979,906
Off: 1,249,397 |
| Bus Service |
| |
Intercity Service |
|
Badger Coaches, Inc.;
Greyhound Bus Lines; Van Galder/Alco Bus Company |
| |
Intracity Service |
|
Madison Metro Bus
Co. - 266-4904; Metro Plus (for elderly and handicapped
individuals) - 267-8787 |
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