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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Winterset is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Winterset is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs $55 - $85.

How far is it from Madison to Winterset?

The distance between Madison and Winterset is 285 miles. The road distance is 313 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Winterset without a car is to bus and taxi via Bloomington which takes 11h 50m and costs $160 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Madison to Winterset, including transfers.

Can I drive from Madison to Winterset?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Winterset is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Madison to Winterset.

Where can I stay near Winterset?

There are six+ hotels available in Winterset.

Madison to Winterset - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Winterset by plane, taxi, bus, 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, taxi
best
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSN - DSM
2. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Wintersettaxi
5h 52m
$207–987
Drive 311.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Wintersetcar 311.2 mi
5h 44m
$57–82
Bus, taxi via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
2. Take the bus from Burnsville to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Wintersettaxi
11h 50m
$168–290
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 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
3. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Wintersettaxi
6h 8m
$165–675
Bus, taxi
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 taxi from Des Moines to Wintersettaxi
12h 29m
$152–246
Bus, taxi #2
1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Wintersettaxi
12h 31m
$158–253

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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5h 52mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Madison to Winterset.

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Distance: 283.4 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Madison to Winterset. However, you can take the bus to Airport at Terminal Door 6, walk to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Winterset. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington, walk to American & Thunderbird Station, take the bus to MOA Transit Station Gate A, walk to Mall of America Transit Station Gate F, take the line 444 bus to Burnsville Transit Station Bay B, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Winterset.

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