There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Madison by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MSP - MSN
3h 17m$59–384Drive 268.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Madisoncar 268.6 mi
4h 32m$46–67Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
5h 30m$65–95Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
5h 32m$102–587Bus via Rochester
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus Jefferson Lines 965
7h 30m$81–118
Minneapolis to Madison by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Madison is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Madison is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $55 - $390.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Minneapolis Bus Station station and arriving at Madison. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Madison is 243 miles. The road distance is 270.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Minneapolis to Madison, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Madison is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $55 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 5h 30m.
Minneapolis to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Madison is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Minneapolis to Madison.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison twice daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Minneapolis to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Rochester to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–24
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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