There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI by plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), 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 Central Wisconsin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane MSP - CWA
- Take the taxi from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Wisconsin Rapids, WItaxi
3h 16m$88–419Drive 188.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WIcar 188.8 mi
3h 37m$35–50Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Tomah Amtraktrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the taxi from Tomah Amtrak to Wisconsin Rapids, WItaxi
6h 3m$148–232Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Rapids, WIbus 112
9h 15m$54–194Fly to Appleton International Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane MSP - ATW
- Drive from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Wisconsin Rapids, WIcar
4h 19m$66–404Fly to Rhinelander, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane MSP - RHI
- Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wisconsin Rapids, WIcar
4h 34m$71–392Train, taxi via U.S. Bank Stadium Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Tomah Amtraktrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the taxi from Tomah Amtrak to Wisconsin Rapids, WItaxi
6h 21m$149–234Bus via UMN - Minneapolis
- Take the bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madisonbus Jefferson 965
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Rapids, WIbus 112
9h 55m$57–202
Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 16m and costs $85 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Wisconsin Rapids, WI. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Wisconsin Rapids, WI via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Wisconsin Rapids, WI is 217 miles. The road distance is 189.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 3m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
There are 46+ hotels available in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wisconsin Rapids, WI via Madison in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rhinelander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Tomah Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Rapids, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–85
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
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