What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Grinnell?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Grinnell is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Grinnell?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Grinnell is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from Madison to Grinnell?

The distance between Madison and Grinnell is 460 miles. The road distance is 228.1 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Grinnell without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Grinnell without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 12h 32m and costs $75 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Grinnell?

It takes approximately 12h 32m to get from Madison to Grinnell, including transfers.

Can I drive from Madison to Grinnell?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Grinnell is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Madison to Grinnell.

Where can I stay near Grinnell?

There are 13+ hotels available in Grinnell.

Madison to Grinnell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Madison to Grinnell by bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, 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 via Chicago
best
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
12h 32m
$76–143
Drive 226.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Grinnellcar 226.7 mi
4h 25m
$42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
12h 35m
$82–150
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus
12h 38m
$83–196

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Madison to Grinnell.

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Distance: 457 mi
Duration: 12h 32m

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

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Grinnell via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and Grinnell in around 12h 32m.

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