There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Wisconsin Rapids by plane, taxi, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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 Central Wisconsin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane MSP - CWA
- Take the taxi from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Wisconsin Rapidstaxi
1h 49m$86–378Drive 189.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Wisconsin Rapidscar 189.8 mi
3h 44m$35–50Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Tomah Amtraktrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the taxi from Tomah Amtrak to Wisconsin Rapidstaxi
6h 4m$177–272Bus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus La Crosse
8h 2m$72–102Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Wisconsin Rapids189.8 mi
3h 44mFly to Rhinelander, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane MSP - RHI
- Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wisconsin Rapidscar
3h 2m$66–355Fly to Appleton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane MSP - ATW
- Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus
4h 35m$144–703Fly to Green Bay, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Green Bay (GRB)plane MSP - GRB
- Take the bus from De Pere Park-N-Ride to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus
5h 10m$109–408
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Wisconsin Rapids is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Wisconsin Rapids is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 49m and costs $85 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station to Wisconsin Rapids. However, there are services departing from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station and arriving at Wisconsin Rapids Lamers via St. Paul and La Crosse Grand River Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Wisconsin Rapids is 209 miles. The road distance is 190.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Wisconsin Rapids without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 4m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Wisconsin Rapids, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Wisconsin Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St. Paul station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Wisconsin Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at La Crosse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Wisconsin Rapids is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Wisconsin Rapids.
There are 39+ hotels available in Wisconsin Rapids.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Wisconsin Rapids via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul, La Crosse Grand River Station, and Wisconsin Rapids Lamers in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rhinelander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Tomah Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Wisconsin Rapids Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–25
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Wisconsin Rapids Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–24
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from De Pere Park-N-Ride to Wisconsin Rapids Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–27
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Wisconsin Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Wisconsin Rapids. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








