There are 7 ways to get from Iowa State University to Madison by bus, car, taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Rochester
best- Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Rochesterbus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus
9h 57m$100–176Drive 266.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Madisoncar 266.5 mi
4h 53m$49–71Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane FOD - MSN
6h 4m$230–721Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
9h 57m$123–175Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DSM - MSN
6h 2m$184–842Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
7h 34m$151–615Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
6h 50m$207–534
Iowa State University to Madison by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Madison is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Madison is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Madison. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Madison via Owatonna and Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Madison is 400 miles. The road distance is 268 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Madison without a car is to bus via Rochester which takes 9h 57m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Iowa State University to Madison, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Madison bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Madison bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Owatonna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Madison is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Iowa State University to Madison.
There are 139+ hotels available in Madison.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Madison via Ames, Owatonna, and Rochester in around 9h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Owatonna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Rochester to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Cyclone Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-233-3324
Cyclone Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-233-3324
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