There are 9 ways to get from Madison to Bayfield by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus
11h 13m$185–261Drive 307.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Madison to Bayfieldcar 307.8 mi
6h 48m$57–82Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, drive
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane ORD - IWD
- Drive from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Bayfieldcar
6h 47m$186–448Bus via Bloomington
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus
12h 29m$183–256Bus, train
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus
14h 50m$218–419Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Duluth International Airport, bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane MSN - DLH
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus
9h 40m$131–443Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, drive
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane MSN - IWD
- Drive from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Bayfieldcar
6h 42m$69–360Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Duluth International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane ORD - DLH
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus
10h 14m$148–451Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MSN - MSP
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus
9h 42m$172–554
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Bayfield is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to Bayfield is to fly and drive which takes 6h 42m and costs $65 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Bayfield. However, there are services departing from Madison and arriving at Ashland via St. Paul and Duluth Transportation Center East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between Madison and Bayfield is 508 miles. The road distance is 309.5 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to Bayfield without a car is to bus which takes 11h 13m and costs $180 - $270.
It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Madison to Bayfield, including transfers.
Madison to Bayfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Madison station.
Madison to Bayfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Bayfield is 310 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Madison to Bayfield.
There are 26+ hotels available in Bayfield.
What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Bayfield, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Madison to Bayfield via St. Paul, Duluth Transportation Center East, and Ashland in around 11h 13m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Duluth International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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