There are 4 ways to get from Fort Madison to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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Drive, fly
best- Drive from Fort Madison to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
4h 6m$123–732Drive 353.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Madison to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 353.7 mi
6h 37m$65–94Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Burlington IA to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0156
10h 49m$119–188Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
13h 25m$202–417
Fort Madison to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Madison to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Madison to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Madison to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Burlington IA and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Des Moines and Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Madison to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Fort Madison and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Fort Madison and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 331 miles. The road distance is 355.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Madison to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 10h 49m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Fort Madison to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
Fort Madison to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Burlington IA station.
Fort Madison to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Madison station.
The best way to get from Fort Madison to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to bus which takes 10h 49m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 13h 25m.
What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Fort Madison to Marshall & Otis Station via Burlington IA, Des Moines, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort Madison to Marshall & Otis Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 13h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Burlington IA to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Fort Madison to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Fort Madison to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Madison to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 356 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Fort Madison to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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