There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to House on the Rock by plane, taxi, car, train or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Madison, taxi
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Fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Madison (MSN)
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Take a taxi from Madison to House on the Rock
Cheapest option
Train, drive
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Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portage
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Drive from Portage to House on the Rock
6 alternative options
Fly to La Crosse, drive
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Fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to La Crosse (LSE)
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Drive from La Crosse to House on the Rock
Bus via Madison
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Take the bus from Minneapolis Downtown to Madison
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Take the bus from Madison to Dodgeville, WI
Bus
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Take the bus from Minneapolis, MN to Madison - Langdon & N Park
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Take the bus from Madison to Dodgeville, WI
Bus #2
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Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madison
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Take the bus from Madison to Dodgeville, WI
Train, bus
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Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portage
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Take the bus from Portage to Madison
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Take the bus from Madison to Dodgeville, WI
Drive
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Drive from Minneapolis to House on the Rock
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in House on the Rock is 800-232-4636.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in House on the Rock is recommended.
The social distance requirement in House on the Rock is 2 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to House on the Rock is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 45m.
The quickest way to get from Minneapolis to House on the Rock is to fly and taxi which costs $330 - $850 and takes 3h 38m.
The distance between Minneapolis and House on the Rock is 204 miles. The road distance is 257.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to House on the Rock without a car is to bus via Madison which takes 7h 52m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Minneapolis to House on the Rock, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Minneapolis Airport to Madison Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 8m.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to House on the Rock is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Minneapolis to House on the Rock.
Delta offers flights from Minneapolis Airport to Madison Airport.
There are 11+ hotels available in House on the Rock. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Minneapolis Airport is to tram which takes 19 min and costs $2 - $3.

- Distance: 203.7 miles
- Duration: 3h 38m
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and House on the Rock, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis to House on the Rock via Madison, University & N Park, West Transfer Point, Madison, and Dodgeville, WI in around 7h 52m.

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $650
Flights from Minneapolis to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $750

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portage
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Premium
- $210 - $290
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $65 - $100
- Business Seat
- $65 - $95

- Phone
- (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Downtown to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21 - $60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $26 - $60
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $21 - $29

- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Madison to Dodgeville, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $17
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Adult
- $12 - $17
Bus from Portage to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13 - $18
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Adult
- $13 - $18

- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Minneapolis, MN to Madison - Langdon & N Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $50
- Book at
- megabus.com

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $30 - $50
- Flexible
- $55 - $85

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Portage to Madison Dutch Mill Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- $150 - $190
Union Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-242-2000
- Website
- unioncab.com
Madison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 608-255-8294
- Website
- madtaxi.com
Green Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-255-1234
- Website
- greencabmadison.com
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