How to Travel from

Madison to University of Chicago

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Madison University of Chicago

How to Get from Madison to University Of Chicago

Plane

1 h 23 min

Select a Ticket

Car

7 h 36 min

from $40

Rideshare

7 h 36 min

from $9.51

Cheapest

By car (729 km)

7 h 36 min

729 km.

from $40

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

7 h 36 min

729 km.

from $9.51

Bus, Train

5 h 2 min

204 km.

from $59.48

Plane, Train

4 h 7 min

204 km.

from $218.50

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$121.34–$472.59

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

1h 7m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$127.73–$447.04

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:

$12.77–$83.02

Metra

Phone:

+1 312-322-6777

Website:

metra.com

Train from Millennium Station to 55th

Ave. Duration:

16 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.43–$5.62

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee,

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$10.22–$48.54

Bus from Madison to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

3h 50m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$17.88–$70.25

Jefferson Lines

Phone:

+1-858-800-8898

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

jeffersonlines.com/

Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee,

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$26.82–$61.31

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:

$22.99–$54.92

Vangalder Bus

Phone:

+1 608-752-5407

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company

Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare

Ave. Duration:

3h 16m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$21.71–$43.43

Badger Bus

Phone:

+1 414-266-4409

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

badgerbus.com

Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee,

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$25.55–$34.49

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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to University of Chicago is to drive which costs $26.09 - $39.13 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to University of Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $26.09 - $39.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Madison and University of Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to University of Chicago. However, there are services departing from Madison and arriving at Cottage Grove & 58th Street via Jefferson & Harrison and Balbo & Michigan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Madison to University of Chicago?

The distance between Madison and University of Chicago is 277 km. The road distance is 248.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Madison to University of Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 2m and costs $22.83 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Madison to University of Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to University of Chicago bus from?

Madison to University of Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Madison station.

Where does the Madison to University of Chicago bus arrive?

Madison to University of Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Madison to University of Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to University of Chicago is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Madison to University of Chicago.

Where can I stay near University of Chicago?

There are 1262+ hotels available in University of Chicago. Prices start at $55.23 per night.

Millennium Park

Millennium Park is a public park located in the Loop community area of Chicago, operated by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. The park, opened in July 2004, is a prominent civic center near the city's Lake Michigan shoreline that covers a 24 (9 ha) section of northwestern Grant Park. Featuring a variety of public art, outdoor spaces and venues, the park is bounded by Michigan Avenue, Randolph Street, Columbus Drive and East Monroe Drive. In 2017, Millennium Park was the top tourist destination in Chicago and in the Midwest, and placed among the top ten in the United States with 25 million annual visitors.

Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. The museum is based in the Art Institute of Chicago Building in Chicago's Grant Park. Its collection, stewarded by 11 curatorial departments, includes works such as Georges Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, Pablo Picasso's The Old Guitarist, Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, and Grant Wood's American Gothic. Its permanent collection of nearly 300,000 works of art is augmented by more than 30 special exhibitions mounted yearly that illuminate aspects of the collection and present curatorial and scientific research.

Cloud Gate

Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of Grainger Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago. Constructed between 2004 and 2006, the sculpture is nicknamed "The Bean" because of its shape, a name Kapoor later grew fond of. Made up of 168 stainless steel plates welded together, its reflective and highly polished exterior has no visible seams. It measures 33 by 66 by 42 feet (10 by 20 by 13 m), and weighs 110 short tons (100 t; 98 long tons). The sculpture and its plaza are located above Park Grill, between the Chase Promenade and McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink.

Five ways to Travel from Madison to University Of Chicago

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

United Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

Metra

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Jefferson Lines

Lamers Bus Lines

Vangalder Bus

Badger Bus

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Madison and University of Chicago?

How far is it from Madison to University of Chicago?

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

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

Where do I catch the Madison to University of Chicago bus from?

Where does the Madison to University of Chicago bus arrive?

Can I drive from Madison to University of Chicago?

Where can I stay near University of Chicago?