There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Madison Airport (MSN) by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane CID - MSN
4h 49m$142–952Drive 163.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Madison-Airport-MSNcar 163.9 mi
3h 11m$30–44Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
12h 23mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cedar Rapids to Madison-MSN163.9 mi
3h 11mBus, train
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
12h 50mBus via 1st Ave & 29th St
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus
13h 30m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Madison Airport (MSN) is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Madison Airport (MSN) is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Madison Airport (MSN). However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Airport at Terminal Door 6 via Iowa City, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and W Johnson at East Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Madison Airport (MSN) is 158 miles. The road distance is 164.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Madison Airport (MSN) without a car is to bus which takes 12h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Cedar Rapids to Madison Airport (MSN), including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Madison Airport (MSN) bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Madison Airport (MSN) is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $140 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 23m.
Cedar Rapids to Madison Airport (MSN) bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Madison Airport (MSN) is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Madison Airport (MSN).
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Madison Airport (MSN), USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Airport at Terminal Door 6 via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and W Johnson at East Campus in around 12h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,700
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cedar Rapids to Madison-MSN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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