There are 7 ways to get from Orlando to Fort Madison by plane, car, bus, train, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Orlando Sanford to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
best- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane SFB - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Fort Madisoncar
5h 18m$179–580Fly Orlando to Burlington Municipal Airport
cheapest- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane MCO - BRL
7h 3m$142–522Bus, train
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain
27h 56m$186–371Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain Southwest Chief
43h 30m$512–1,134Drive 1,186.6 mi
- Drive from Orlando to Fort Madisoncar 1,186.6 mi
19h 53m$217–313Fly Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCO - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain
9h 35m$252–620Fly Orlando Sanford to Peoria International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane SFB - PIA
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain
8h 7m$181–580
Orlando to Fort Madison by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orlando to Fort Madison is to bus and train which costs $180 - $380 and takes 27h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando to Fort Madison is to fly and drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $170 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Orlando to Fort Madison. However, there are services departing from Orlando and arriving at Fort Madison via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 30m.
The distance between Orlando and Fort Madison is 1209 miles. The road distance is 1193.5 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando to Fort Madison without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 56m and costs $180 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Orlando to Fort Madison, including transfers.
Orlando to Fort Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.
The best way to get from Orlando to Fort Madison is to train which takes 43h 30m and costs $500 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 7h 3m.
Fort Madison is 1h behind Orlando. It is currently 12:23 AM in Orlando and 11:23 PM in Fort Madison.
Orlando to Fort Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?
You can take a train from Orlando to Fort Madison via Chicago Union Station in around 43h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and Delta fly from Orlando (MCO) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) 3 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $450–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to Fort Madison is 1193 miles. It takes approximately 19h 53m to drive from Orlando to Fort Madison.
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