What is the cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Madison is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Madison?

The fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Madison is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Cedar Falls to Madison?

The distance between Cedar Falls and Madison is 171 miles. The road distance is 187.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Cedar Falls to Madison?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Cedar Falls to Madison, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cedar Falls to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Falls to Madison is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Cedar Falls to Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 142+ hotels available in Madison.

Cedar Falls to Madison - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Madison by plane, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ALO - MSN
4h 41m
$82–470
Drive 186.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Madisoncar 186.6 mi
3h 26m
$35–50
Drive, bus via Chicago
1. Drive from Cedar Falls to GTC Bay 9car
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
13h 26m
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
5h 35m
$119–323
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Cedar Falls to GTC Bay 9car
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus
13h 31m

Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

11Weekly Planes

4h 7mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cedar Falls to Madison.

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Distance: 170.3 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) twice daily.

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