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Chicago to Madison

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$369.42
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$394.90

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$267.51
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bradley
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$624.19
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$394.90
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$547.76

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$292.99
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bradley
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$318.46
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$280.25

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$433.11
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bradley
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$624.19
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$382.16

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Laguardia
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$598.71
Plane from Midway International Airport to Bradley
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$509.54
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bradley
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$484.07
Plane from Midway International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$82.80
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
Ave. Duration:
19h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$305.73
Train from Springfield to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$76.43
Train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$70.06
Train from New London to Madison
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.37–$70.06
Train from Stamford to New
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$70.06
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
20h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.38–$229.29
Train from Springfield to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$229.29
Train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$229.29
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.66–$229.29
Train from Providence to New
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.11–$229.29
Train from Stamford to New
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$229.29

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.30–$420.37
Train from Stamford to New
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.66–$382.16

Metro-North Railroad (MNR)

Phone:
877.690.5114
Website:
mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
Train from Stamford to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.38–$21.66

Shore Line East

Website:
shorelineeast.com/
Train from New London to Madison
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.28

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.73–$82.80
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$356.68
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$127.39

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New
Ave. Duration:
20h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$254.77

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.24–$34.39
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.24–$70.06

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Madison is to bus which costs $76.09 - $293.48 and takes 25h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Madison is to fly and train which takes 7h 20m and costs $141.30 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Madison. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Boston Post Rd @ Meigs Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Union Ave @ Union Station and Church St @ George St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Madison?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Madison. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Madison via Springfield and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 52m.

How far is it from Chicago to Madison?

The distance between Chicago and Madison is 1348 km. The road distance is 1410.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Madison without a car is to train which takes 22h 52m and costs $92.39 - $521.74 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Chicago to Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Madison bus from?

Chicago to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Madison train from?

Chicago to Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Madison?

The best way to get from Chicago to Madison is to train which takes 22h 52m and costs $92.39 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $293.48 and takes 25h 47m.

Where does the Chicago to Madison bus arrive?

Chicago to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Madison?

Madison is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 04:00 in Chicago and 05:00 in Madison.

Where does the Chicago to Madison train arrive?

Chicago to Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Madison is 1411 km. It takes approximately 14h 46m to drive from Chicago to Madison.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Madison?

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Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 60+ hotels available in Madison. Prices start at $56.17 per night.
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