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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Madisonby plane, car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Madison by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CID - MSN
    5h 31m
    $84–554

  2. Drive 158.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Madisoncar car 158.3 mi
    2h 57m
    $29–42

  3. Drive, bus via Chicago

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloocar car
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    13h
    $76–154

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloocar car
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    13h 5m
    $82–159

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 2 hours.

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