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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Madisonby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Madison by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CID - MSN
    6h 3m
    $54–334

  2. Drive  158.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Madisoncar car 158.3 mi
    2h 59m
    $27–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City 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
    11h 2m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    11h 50m

  5. Bus via 1st Ave & 29th St

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    12h 30m

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

Calendar115Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 11h 2m.

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