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How to get fromWhitefish to Madisonby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Whitefish to Madison by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane FCA - MSN
    5h 57m
    $207–894

  2. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Drive from Whitefish to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MSO - MSN
    8h 9m
    $195–835

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus Minneapolis
    31h 45m
    $724–1,107

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Whitefish to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    32h 14m
    $364–526

  5. Drive  1,452.4 mi

    1. Drive from Whitefish to Madisoncar car 1,452.4 mi
    23h 23m
    $266–383

  6. Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FCA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    7h 54m
    $349–897

Whitefish to Madison by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration31h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$724Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,266.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Whitefish to Madison via Whitefish, Billings, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 32h 14m.

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