There are 7 ways to get from Colorado to Madison by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Denver to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DEN - MSN
5h 21m$124–637Train, bus
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
24h 10m$281–672Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
26h 28m$189–298Drive 944.7 mi
- Drive from Denver to Madisoncar 944.7 mi
15h 26m$173–249Fly Colorado Springs Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane COS - MSN
7h 20m$136–706Fly Denver to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DEN - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
7h 27m$231–779Fly Pueblo Memorial Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Fly from Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane PUB - MSN
5h 34m$190–809
Colorado to Madison by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colorado to Madison is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 15h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Colorado to Madison is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Colorado to Madison. However, there are services departing from Civic Center Loop and arriving at Madison via Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 28m.
The distance between Colorado and Madison is 866 miles. The road distance is 950.2 miles.
The best way to get from Colorado to Madison without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 10m and costs $280 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Colorado to Madison, including transfers.
Colorado to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
The best way to get from Colorado to Madison is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 26h 28m.
Colorado to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Madison is 1h ahead of Colorado. It is currently 12:51 AM in Colorado and 1:51 AM in Madison.
What companies run services between Colorado, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Civic Center Loop to Madison via 16th Street & Wewatta St, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Denver to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Denver to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Pueblo Memorial Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Pueblo Memorial Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Colorado to Madison is 950 miles. It takes approximately 15h 26m to drive from Colorado to Madison.
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