What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Bloomington?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Bloomington is to bus via Minneapolis which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Bloomington?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Bloomington is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $70 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Bloomington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison, WI-Lake St. and arriving at Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Madison to Bloomington?

The distance between Madison and Bloomington is 275 miles. The road distance is 274.1 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Bloomington without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Bloomington without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $55 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Bloomington?

The bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Madison to Bloomington bus from?

Madison to Bloomington bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Madison, WI-Lake St. station.

Bus or fly from Madison to Bloomington?

The best way to get from Madison to Bloomington is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $550 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Madison to Bloomington bus arrive?

Madison to Bloomington bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington station.

Can I drive from Madison to Bloomington?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Bloomington is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Madison to Bloomington.

Where can I stay near Bloomington?

There are 533+ hotels available in Bloomington.

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus Madison
4h 35m
$55–75
Bus via Minneapolis
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 966 / ...
7h 22m
$46–87
Drive 272.6 mi
1. Drive from Madison to Bloomingtoncar 272.6 mi
4h 43m
$50–72
Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MSN - MSP
2h 59m
$74–504
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
4h 49m
$616–1,039

Madison to Bloomington by bus

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Distance: 273.2 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Bloomington, MN, USA?

Badger Bus operates a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington twice a week. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day.

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