There are 8 ways to get from Fort Madison to Texas by car, plane, train, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
best- Drive from Fort Madison to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane CID - DFW
5h 39m$182–930Drive 942.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Madison to Houstoncar 942.5 mi
17h 18m$172–249Train, bus via Kansas City
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus
- Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Houstonbus
22h 58m$205–375Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to Longviewtrain
- Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus
26h 28m$328–642Train to Kirksville Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Madison to La Plata Stationtrain
- Fly from Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane IRK - DFW
5h 56m$238–800Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane MLI - DFW
7h 22m$227–631Bus
- Take the bus from Burlington IA to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
27h 33m$232–412Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
35h 20m$470–1,034
Fort Madison to Texas by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Madison to Texas is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 17h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Madison to Texas is to drive and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Madison to Texas. However, there are services departing from Burlington IA and arriving at Congress St @ Milam St via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and Magnolia Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Madison to Texas. However, there are services departing from Fort Madison and arriving at Houston via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 20m.
The distance between Fort Madison and Texas is 817 miles. The road distance is 948 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Madison to Texas without a car is to train and bus via Kansas City which takes 22h 58m and costs $200 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Fort Madison to Texas, including transfers.
Fort Madison to Texas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Burlington IA station.
Fort Madison to Texas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Madison station.
The best way to get from Fort Madison to Texas is to bus which takes 27h 33m and costs $230 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $470 - $1,100 and takes 35h 20m.
What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Texas, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Fort Madison to Congress St @ Milam St via Burlington IA, Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Transit Center in around 27h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort Madison to Houston via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 35h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to La Plata Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Denton to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Longview to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Burlington IA to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $120–150
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Fort Madison to Texas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Fort Madison to Texas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Madison to Texas is 948 miles. It takes approximately 17h 18m to drive from Fort Madison to Texas.
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