- Distance: 152.5 mi
- Duration: 3h 43m
The average bus between Chicago and Madison takes 3h 43m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Madison. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Chicago and Madison. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Madison at 3:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Chicago to Madison bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Chicago to Madison bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
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The distance between Chicago and Madison is 197.2 km. The road distance is 237 km.
Rockland Coaches operates a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.
