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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Ruby is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Ruby is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 50m and costs $150 - $200.

How far is it from Madison to Ruby?

The distance between Madison and Ruby is 226 miles. The road distance is 195.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Ruby without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 50m and costs $150 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Madison to Ruby, including transfers.

Can I drive from Madison to Ruby?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Ruby is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Madison to Ruby.

Where can I stay near Ruby?

There are four+ hotels available in Ruby.

Madison to Ruby - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Ruby by bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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
best
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus StopMadison
2. Take the taxi from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Ruby
3h 50m
$151–193
Drive 194 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Ruby194 mi
3h 58m
$36–52
Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, taxi
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)MSN - EAU
2. Take the taxi from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) to Ruby
5h 57m
$172–622
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus StopMadison
2. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Stanley Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 19m
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi
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 Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)ORD - EAU
3. Take the taxi from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) to Ruby
6h 24m
$154–438

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) flights

23Weekly Planes

4h 24mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 224.8 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Ruby, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Ruby via Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop and Stanley Amtrak Bus Stop in around 5h 19m.

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How to get fromMadison to Rubyby bus, taxi, car, plane or bus (Amtrak)

There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Ruby by bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

Bus, taxi

Drive 194 mi

Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, taxi

Bus

Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi