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740 km.
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Three ways to Travel from Madison to Chicago

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By car (740 km)
7 h 43 min
740 km.
from $40
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Rideshare
7 h 43 min
740 km.
from $9.65

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$402.17
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$282.61

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$391.30
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$304.35

Key Lime

Website:
keylimeair.com/
Plane from Dubuque Regional Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$195.65

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$76.09

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$59.78
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee,
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$42.39
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$43.48

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee,
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$53.26

Lamers Bus Lines

Phone:
+1 800-236-1240
Website:
golamers.com/
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$23.91
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$25.00

Vangalder Bus

Phone:
+1 608-752-5407
Email:
Website:
coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.65–$39.13

Badger Bus

Phone:
+1 414-266-4409
Email:
Website:
badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee,
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.83–$30.43
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.91–$31.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Chicago is to drive which costs $26.09 - $39.13 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $26.09 - $39.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Madison to Chicago?

The distance between Madison and Chicago is 253 km. The road distance is 237.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $14.13 - $59.78 .

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

The bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St takes 4h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Madison to Chicago bus from?

Madison to Chicago bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Bus or fly from Madison to Chicago?

The best way to get from Madison to Chicago is to bus which takes 4h and costs $14.13 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $92.39 - $250 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Madison to Chicago bus arrive?

Madison to Chicago bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.

Can I drive from Madison to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Chicago is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Madison to Chicago.

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

Book your Madison to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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