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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Ely is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Ely is to fly and drive which takes 7h 11m and costs $80 - $460.

How far is it from Madison to Ely?

The distance between Madison and Ely is 418 miles. The road distance is 428.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Ely without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 12h 11m and costs $240 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Madison to Ely, including transfers.

Can I drive from Madison to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Ely is 428 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Madison to Ely.

Where can I stay near Ely?

There are 63+ hotels available in Ely.

Madison to Ely - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, taxi, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Ely by plane, car, bus, taxi, shuttle, 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.

Fly to Range Regional Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Range Regional Airport (HIB)plane MSN - HIB
2. Drive from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Elycar
7h 11m
$84–451
Drive 425.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Elycar 425.6 mi
8h 15m
$78–113
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Madison to St. Paulbus
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus Moa
3. Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus
4. Take the taxi from Virginia to Elytaxi
12h 11m
$240–343
Fly to International Falls, drive
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to International Falls (INL)plane MSN - INL
2. Drive from International Falls (INL) to Elycar
8h 10m
$102–492
Fly to Duluth International Airport, shuttle, drive
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane MSN - DLH
2. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Beaver Bay Trailheadshuttle
3. Drive from Beaver Bay Trailhead to Elycar
8h 19m
Bus, taxi via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Duluthbus Moa
3. Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus
4. Take the taxi from Virginia to Elytaxi
12h 11m
$259–344
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from UW Madison Campus - N Lake St to Milwaukee Intermodalbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus Moa
4. Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus
5. Take the taxi from Virginia to Elytaxi
14h 58m
$309–504

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Range Regional Airport (HIB) flights

17Weekly Planes

5h 36mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.8 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Madison to Ely. However, you can take the bus to Airport at Terminal Door 6, walk to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) airport, fly to Range Regional Airport (HIB), then drive to Ely. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St. Paul, take the bus to Duluth, take the bus to Virginia, then take the taxi to Ely.

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