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What is the best way to travel from Minneapolis to Madison, WI?

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Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
4h 45m
£26
£30
11
Flight
3h 37m
£99
£263
14

What is the cheapest way to reach Madison, WI from Minneapolis?

You can reach Madison, WI with just £26 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
from £29
Sunday
from £30
Monday
from £32
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from £26

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    07:45
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    13:40
    Madison, WI
    Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    12:15
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    18:05
    Madison, WI
    Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    07:45
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    13:15
    Madison, WI
    Chazen Museum
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    12:15
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    17:45
    Madison, WI
    Chazen Museum
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    07:45
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    13:40
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • United Airlines
    4h 12m
    0
    06:00
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    10:12
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £194
  • United Airlines
    3h 43m
    0
    08:00
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    11:43
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £194
  • Sun Country Airlines
    11h 21m
    0
    06:35
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    17:56
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from £208
  • Sun Country Airlines
    10h 16m
    0
    07:40
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    17:56
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from £208
  • Skyscanner
    4h 7m
    0
    18:51
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    22:58
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £209

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    07:45
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    13:40
    Madison, WI
    Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    07:45
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    13:15
    Madison, WI
    Chazen Museum
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    12:15
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    18:05
    Madison, WI
    Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • Badger Bus
    4h 45m
    0
    15:30
    Minneapolis
    University
    20:15
    Madison, WI
    Chazen Museum
    0
    Badger Bus
    Economy
    £38
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 7m
    0
    06:45
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    13:52
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £99
  • United Airlines
    4h 12m
    0
    06:00
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    10:12
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £359
  • United Airlines
    3h 43m
    0
    08:00
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    11:43
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £359
  • United Airlines
    5h 7m
    0
    09:52
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    14:59
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £359

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    07:45
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    13:40
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    12:15
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    18:05
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    07:45
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    13:15
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    12:15
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    17:45
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • United Airlines
    5h 37m
    0
    06:00
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    11:37
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £196
  • United Airlines
    3h 37m
    0
    08:00
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    11:37
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £196
  • United Airlines
    3h 52m
    0
    09:57
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    13:49
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £196
  • Skyscanner
    6h 6m
    0
    13:02
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    19:08
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £331
  • Skyscanner
    3h 41m
    0
    13:02
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    16:43
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £367

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    05:40
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    11:05
    Madison, WI
    Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    07:45
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    13:40
    Madison, WI
    Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    12:15
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    18:05
    Madison, WI
    Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • Badger Bus
    4h 45m
    0
    15:30
    Minneapolis
    University
    20:15
    Madison, WI
    Chazen Museum
    0
    Badger Bus
    Economy
    £34
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Sun Country Airlines
    26h 39m
    0
    06:35
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    09:14
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from £167
  • United Airlines
    4h 6m
    0
    17:14
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    21:20
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £202
  • United Airlines
    4h 3m
    0
    18:51
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    22:54
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £202
  • Skyscanner
    6h 6m
    0
    13:02
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    19:08
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £418
  • Skyscanner
    3h 41m
    0
    13:02
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    16:43
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £538

What are the fastest trips from Minneapolis to Madison, WI?

You can get to Madison, WI from Minneapolis in just 3h 37m with a Flight from United Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 3h 43m
Sunday
from 3h 43m
Monday
from 3h 37m
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from 3h 41m

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • United Airlines
    3h 43m
    0
    08:00
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    11:43
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £194
  • Skyscanner
    4h 7m
    0
    18:51
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    22:58
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £209
  • United Airlines
    4h 12m
    0
    06:00
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    10:12
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £194
  • Sun Country Airlines
    10h 16m
    0
    07:40
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    17:56
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from £208
  • Sun Country Airlines
    11h 21m
    0
    06:35
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    17:56
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from £208
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    07:45
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    13:15
    Madison, WI
    Chazen Museum
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    12:15
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    17:45
    Madison, WI
    Chazen Museum
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    12:15
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    18:05
    Madison, WI
    Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    07:45
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    13:40
    Madison, WI
    Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    07:45
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    13:40
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • United Airlines
    3h 43m
    0
    08:00
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    11:43
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £359
  • United Airlines
    4h 12m
    0
    06:00
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    10:12
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £359
  • United Airlines
    5h 7m
    0
    09:52
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    14:59
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £359
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 7m
    0
    06:45
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    13:52
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £99
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Badger Bus
    4h 45m
    0
    15:30
    Minneapolis
    University
    20:15
    Madison, WI
    Chazen Museum
    0
    Badger Bus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    07:45
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    13:15
    Madison, WI
    Chazen Museum
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    12:15
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    18:05
    Madison, WI
    Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    07:45
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    13:40
    Madison, WI
    Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • United Airlines
    3h 37m
    0
    08:00
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    11:37
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £196
  • Skyscanner
    3h 41m
    0
    13:02
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    16:43
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £367
  • United Airlines
    3h 52m
    0
    09:57
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    13:49
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £196
  • United Airlines
    5h 37m
    0
    06:00
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    11:37
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £196
  • Skyscanner
    6h 6m
    0
    13:02
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    19:08
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £331
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    07:45
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    13:15
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    12:15
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    17:45
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    12:15
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    18:05
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    07:45
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    13:40
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Skyscanner
    3h 41m
    0
    13:02
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    16:43
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £538
  • United Airlines
    4h 3m
    0
    18:51
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    22:54
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £202
  • United Airlines
    4h 6m
    0
    17:14
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    21:20
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £202
  • Skyscanner
    6h 6m
    0
    13:02
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    19:08
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £418
  • Sun Country Airlines
    26h 39m
    0
    06:35
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    Saint Paul Minneapolis Airport
    09:14
    Dane County Airport
    Dane County Regional Airport
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from £167
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Badger Bus
    4h 45m
    0
    15:30
    Minneapolis
    University
    20:15
    Madison, WI
    Chazen Museum
    0
    Badger Bus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    05:40
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    11:05
    Madison, WI
    Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    12:15
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    18:05
    Madison, WI
    Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    07:45
    Minneapolis
    Fourth Street North Transit Station
    13:40
    Madison, WI
    Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Minneapolis to Madison, WI

What are the most popular stations in Minneapolis and Madison, WI?

In Minneapolis, you will usually depart from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Bloomington Ave & Lake St or University, while in Madison, WI you will be arriving at Chazen Museum, Dutch Mill Park & Ride or University Wisconsin-Madison, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Madison, WI from Minneapolis? With 9 connections between 2 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Minneapolis and Madison, WI, you can pay as low as £26 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to Madison, WI in just 3h 37m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Minneapolis and Madison, WI are FlixBus, United Airlines and Skyscanner, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Minneapolis and Madison, WI is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Saint Anthony, MN or to Monona, WI, and look at flights from Minneapolis Downtown Airport, and landing at Dane County Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Minneapolis to Madison, WI?

The most popular companies between Minneapolis and Madison, WI, are FlixBus, United Airlines and Skyscanner. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and Badger Bus

Airlines: United Airlines, Skyscanner, Sun Country Airlines and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Minneapolis to Madison, WI

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Minneapolis to Madison, WI. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Minneapolis to Madison, WI

How can I reach Madison, WI from Minneapolis?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Madison, WI from Minneapolis.

How far is Madison, WI from Minneapolis?

The distance between Minneapolis and Madison, WI is 375.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Minneapolis and Madison, WI?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 10 kgs of CO2, a train 13 kgs, a car 64 kgs, and a flight 92 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Minneapolis to Madison, WI?

You can get to Madison, WI with just £26 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Madison, WI?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Madison, WI in just 3h 37m with a Flight from United Airlines.

More routes to Minneapolis and to Madison, WI

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Minneapolis and to Madison, WI. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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