There are 9 ways to get from Montana to Madison by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, 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 Logan International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best- Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane BIL - MSN
6h 13m$149–722Fly Gallatin Field Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
cheapest- Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane BZN - MSN
5h 49m$128–616Bus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
21h 20m$252–352Drive 1,063.8 mi
- Drive from Billings to Madisoncar 1,063.8 mi
17h 56m$195–281Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane FCA - MSN
6h 43m$231–1,036Fly Missoula International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MSO - MSN
7h 23m$192–952Fly Gallatin Field Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BZN - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
7h 5m$205–567Bus via Bloomington
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus Minneapolis
22h 25m$244–340Bus, train
- Take the bus from Billings to Maple Grovebus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
26h 14m$290–492
Montana to Madison by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montana to Madison is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 17h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Montana to Madison is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Montana to Madison. However, there are services departing from Billings and arriving at Madison via Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.
The distance between Montana and Madison is 977 miles. The road distance is 1070.1 miles.
The best way to get from Montana to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 21h 20m and costs $250 - $360.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Montana to Madison, including transfers.
Montana to Madison bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Billings station.
The best way to get from Montana to Madison is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $360 and takes 21h 20m.
Montana to Madison bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Madison is 1h ahead of Montana. It is currently 2:48 PM in Montana and 3:48 PM in Madison.
What companies run services between Montana, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billings to Madison via Minneapolis Bus Station in around 21h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Logan International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Maple Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $29–40
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Montana to Madison is 1070 miles. It takes approximately 17h 56m to drive from Montana to Madison.
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