There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Key West by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
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- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane MSN - EYW
6h 26m$133–565Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane ORD - EYW
7h 29m$110–423Bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Miami Airport Stationbus
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus
- Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus Lks
2d 3h$295–535Bus, train
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to West Palm Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from West Palm Beach Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus
- Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus Lks
2d 11h$550–1,306Drive 1,620.1 mi
- Drive from Madison to Key Westcar 1,620.1 mi
29h 3m$296–428Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane MKE - EYW
7h 58m$143–582
Madison to Key West by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Key West is to bus and fly which costs $110 - $430 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to Key West is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Key West. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Miami Airport Station and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Madison and Key West is 1372 miles. The road distance is 1629.5 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to Key West without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $290 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Madison to Key West, including transfers.
Madison to Key West bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
The best way to get from Madison to Key West is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $550 and takes 2 days 3h.
Madison to Key West bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Key West is 1h ahead of Madison. It is currently 10:02 AM in Madison and 11:02 AM in Key West.
What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Key West, FL, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Key West International Airport (EYW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Miami Airport Station, Big Pine Key, and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Key West International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Key West International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Key West International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to West Palm Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Key West is 1630 miles. It takes approximately 29h 3m to drive from Madison to Key West.
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