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How to get fromMadison to Balsam Lakeby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Balsam Lake by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Menomonie Walmartbus bus Madison
    2. Drive from Menomonie Walmart to Balsam Lakecar car
    4h 37m
    $56–75

  2. Drive 259.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Balsam Lakecar car 259.2 mi
    4h 43m
    $48–69

  3. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MSN - MSP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St Croix Fallsshuttle bus
    5h 32m
    $167–597

  4. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St Croix Fallsshuttle bus
    7h 13m
    $709–1,147

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane ORD - EAU
    3. Drive from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Balsam Lakecar car
    7h 6m
    $84–363

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Balsam Lake, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Madison to Balsam Lake. However, you can take the bus to Menomonie Walmart then drive to Balsam Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Madison to Balsam Lake in around 4h 43m.

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