- Distance: 157.4 mi
- Duration: 4h 2m
The average bus between Madison and Downtown Chicago takes 4h 2m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madison 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.
Buses run every 2 hours between Madison and Downtown Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Madison is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Downtown Chicago at 10:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station and arriving at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.
Madison to Downtown Chicago bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Madison to Downtown Chicago bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
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The distance between Madison and Downtown Chicago is 196.3 km. The road distance is 236 km.
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.
