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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Fort Riley is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Fort Riley is to bus and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $100 - $390.

How far is it from Madison to Fort Riley?

The distance between Madison and Fort Riley is 491 miles. The road distance is 603.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Fort Riley without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 19h 18m and costs $120 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Madison to Fort Riley, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Madison to Fort Riley?

The best way to get from Madison to Fort Riley is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 20h 55m.

Can I drive from Madison to Fort Riley?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Fort Riley is 603 miles. It takes approximately 10h 34m to drive from Madison to Fort Riley.

Where can I stay near Fort Riley?

There are 26+ hotels available in Fort Riley.

Madison to Fort Riley - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Madison to Fort Riley by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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 Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)MSN - MHK
6h 23m
$117–522
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)ORD - MHK
6h 20m
$100–390
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
4. Drive from Topeka Station to Fort Riley
16h 6m
$117–278
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Madison to Rochester
2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Owatonna, MN
3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moines
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
5. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Junction City
19h 18m
$127–408
Drive 599.7 mi
1. Drive from Madison to Fort Riley599.7 mi
10h 34m
$110–159
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Warrensburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to Kansas City Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Junction City
20h 17m
$153–334
Bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Warrensburg Amtrak Station
4. Take the bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to Kansas City Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Junction City
20h 21m
$160–392
Bus
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Junction City
20h 55m
$147–301

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 488 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Fort Riley, KS, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Fort Riley via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Junction City in around 20h 55m.

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