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Trip Overview

The average bus between Elgin and Madison takes 4h 32m and the fastest bus takes 4h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elgin 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.

4h 32m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
$49
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
  2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
4h 37m
$27–55

Elgin to Madison bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Elgin and Madison. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Madison at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusRockland Coaches4h 43m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusRockland Coaches4h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusRockland Coaches4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusRockland Coaches4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusRockland Coaches4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusRockland Coaches4h 25m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 163.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 4h 37m.

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