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How to get fromMinnesota to Fort Madisonby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Minnesota to Fort Madison by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des MoinesbusJefferson 801 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to BurlingtonbusDenver
    10h 25m
    $93–235

  2. Drive 356 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Fort Madisoncar356 mi
    6h 38m
    $65–94

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union StationtrainBorealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort MadisontrainSouthwest Chief
    13h 21m
    $100–322

  4. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeMSP - STL
    2. Take the bus from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Fort Madisonbus
    7h 57m
    $307–762

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort MadisontrainSouthwest Chief
    13h 4m
    $77–238

  6. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeMSP - CID
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Burlingtonbus
    7h 6m
    $108–478

  7. Fly Rochester to Burlington Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)planeRST - BRL
    5h 48m
    $96–372

  8. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)planeMSP - BRL
    5h 54m
    $112–418

  9. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)planeMSP - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlingtonbus
    9h 15m
    $226–1,040

Minnesota to Fort Madison by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration13h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis to Fort Madison via Des Moines, Des Moines, and Burlington in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Fort Madison via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 21m.

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