- Distance: 172.8 mi
- Duration: 3h 35m
The average bus between Downtown Chicago and Madison takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Downtown 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 3 times a day between Downtown Chicago and Madison. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downtown Chicago is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Madison at 6:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Chicago station and arriving at Madison station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
Downtown Chicago to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Downtown Chicago to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Book your Downtown Chicago to Madison bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Downtown Chicago and Madison is 196.3 km. The road distance is 278 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison twice daily. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
