What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Thunder Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Thunder Bay is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 9h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Thunder Bay?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Thunder Bay is to bus and fly which takes 9h 50m and costs $130 - $650.

How far is it from Madison to Thunder Bay?

The distance between Madison and Thunder Bay is 943 km. The road distance is 829.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Thunder Bay?

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Madison to Thunder Bay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Madison and Thunder Bay?

Thunder Bay is 1h ahead of Madison. It is currently 5:18 AM in Madison and 6:18 AM in Thunder Bay.

Can I drive from Madison to Thunder Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Thunder Bay is 830 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Madison to Thunder Bay.

Where can I stay near Thunder Bay?

There are 34+ hotels available in Thunder Bay.

Madison to Thunder Bay - 3 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Madison to Thunder Bay by bus, plane, or car

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1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane ORD - YQT
9h 50m
$133–620
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
3. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus
4. Drive from St. Ignace to Sault Ste Mariecar
5. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
24h 42m
$191–407
Drive 829.6 km
1. Drive from Madison to Thunder Baycar 829.6 km
9h 53m
$166–239

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

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6h 31mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 942.6 km
Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Madison to Thunder Bay. However, you can take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, then fly to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Thunder Bay via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Milwaukee, Escanaba, St. Ignace, and Sault Ste Marie in around 24h 42m.

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How to get fromMadison to Thunder Bayby bus, plane, or car

There are 3 ways to get from Madison to Thunder Bay by bus, plane, or car

Bus, fly

Bus, drive

Drive 829.6 km