What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Forks to Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Forks to Madison is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Forks to Madison?

The fastest way to get from Grand Forks to Madison is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $90 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Forks and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Grand Forks to Madison. However, there are services departing from Grand Forks and arriving at UW-Madison via Fargo and Minneapolis Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

How far is it from Grand Forks to Madison?

The distance between Grand Forks and Madison is 521 miles. The road distance is 582.7 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Forks to Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Forks to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 14h 45m and costs $120 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Grand Forks to Madison?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Grand Forks to Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Forks to Madison bus from?

Grand Forks to Madison bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Grand Forks station.

Bus or fly from Grand Forks to Madison?

The best way to get from Grand Forks to Madison is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $90 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Grand Forks to Madison bus arrive?

Grand Forks to Madison bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.

Can I drive from Grand Forks to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Forks to Madison is 583 miles. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Grand Forks to Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 148+ hotels available in Madison.

Grand Forks to Madison - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Grand Forks to Madison by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Fly from Grand Forks International Airport
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1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane GFK - MSN
4h 26m
$93–471
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus
2. Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to UW-Madisonbus
14h 45m
$129–230
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus
2. Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus
3. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Madisonbus
17h 35m
$212–430
Drive 579.3 mi
1. Drive from Grand Forks to Madisoncar 579.3 mi
9h 35m
$106–153
Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane FAR - MSN
5h 22m
$213–598
Bus via Brainerd
1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Brainerdbus
2. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
16h 44m
$173–219
Bus via Brainerd #2
1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Brainerdbus
2. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to UW-Madisonbus
16h 45m
$131–232

Grand Forks to Madison by bus

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16h 45mAverage Duration

$131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 518 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Grand Forks, ND, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta flies from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Forks to UW-Madison via Fargo, Minneapolis, and Minneapolis Bus Depot in around 14h 45m.

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