There are 5 ways to get from Fort Madison to Colorado by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
best- Drive from Fort Madison to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Denver (DEN)plane CID - DEN
5h 33m$94–457Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
18h 28m$224–532Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Burlington IA to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
19h 17m$183–280Drive 791 mi
- Drive from Fort Madison to Denvercar 791 mi
14h 25m$145–209Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Denver (DEN)plane MLI - DEN
7h 43m$215–623
Fort Madison to Colorado by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Madison to Colorado is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Madison to Colorado is to drive and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Madison to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Burlington IA and arriving at Civic Center Loop via Des Moines and 16th Street & Wynkoop St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Madison to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Fort Madison and arriving at Denver via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.
The distance between Fort Madison and Colorado is 829 miles. The road distance is 795.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Madison to Colorado without a car is to train which takes 18h 28m and costs $220 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Fort Madison to Colorado, including transfers.
Fort Madison to Colorado bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Burlington IA station.
Fort Madison to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Madison station.
The best way to get from Fort Madison to Colorado is to train which takes 18h 28m and costs $220 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 19h 17m.
What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Colorado, USA?
You can take a train from Fort Madison to Broadway & Cleveland Pl via Galesburg Amtrak Station, Denver, and Union Station Gate B7 in around 18h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fort Madison to Civic Center Loop via Burlington IA, Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and 16th Street & Wynkoop St in around 19h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Denver via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Denver via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Burlington IA to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $120–150
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Fort Madison to Colorado bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Colorado is 1h behind Fort Madison. It is currently 12:17 PM in Fort Madison and 11:17 AM in Colorado.
Fort Madison to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Madison to Colorado is 796 miles. It takes approximately 14h 25m to drive from Fort Madison to Colorado.
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