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Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Wisconsin State Capitol takes 4h 7m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. There is a bus service every few hours from Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 7m
Duration
154 mi
Distance
$54
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus via Capitol Square

best
  1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
3h 51m
$28–56

Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol bus times

Buses run hourly between Chicago and Wisconsin State Capitol. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Wisconsin State Capitol at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison3h 54m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison3h 54m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison3h 50m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison3h 50m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMetro Transit-City of Madison3h 50m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 153.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wisconsin State Capitol, WI, USA?

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.

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