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Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicago buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Madison Airport (MSN) and Downtown Chicago takes 5h 8m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 8m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
$57
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St

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  1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
5h 25m
$28–62

Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicago bus times

Buses run hourly between Madison Airport (MSN) and Downtown Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madison Airport (MSN) is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Downtown Chicago at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer at University at East Campus and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 164.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Madison Airport (MSN), USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

Rockland Coaches operates a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St hourly. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 4h.

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