What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Fort Dodge?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Fort Dodge is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Fort Dodge?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Fort Dodge is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $50 - $75.

How far is it from Madison to Fort Dodge?

The distance between Madison and Fort Dodge is 551 miles. The road distance is 278 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Fort Dodge without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Fort Dodge without a car is to bus and taxi via Burnsville which takes 11h 24m and costs $210 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Fort Dodge?

It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from Madison to Fort Dodge, including transfers.

Can I drive from Madison to Fort Dodge?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Fort Dodge is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Madison to Fort Dodge.

Where can I stay near Fort Dodge?

There are 12+ hotels available in Fort Dodge.

Madison to Fort Dodge - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Madison to Fort Dodge by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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

Bus, taxi via Burnsville
best
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
2. Take the bus from Burnsville to Amesbus
3. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodgetaxi
11h 24m
$211–330
Drive 276.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Fort Dodgecar 276.4 mi
4h 57m
$51–73
Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane MSN - FOD
7h 20m
$91–480
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
3. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodgetaxi
11h 41m
$175–364
Bus, taxi #2
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
4. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodgetaxi
14h 32m
$200–336
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
4. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodgetaxi
15h 42m
$200–473
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
5h 40m
$74–338
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mason City, drive
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane ORD - MCW
3. Drive from Mason-City-Airport-MCW to Fort Dodgecar
6h 59m
$75–343

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) flights

13Weekly Planes

6h 13mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Madison to Fort Dodge.

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Distance: 547.4 mi
Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Fort Dodge, IA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) twice daily.

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