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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sun Prairie and Chicago takes 6h 4m and the fastest bus takes 5h 36m. There is a bus service every few hours from Sun Prairie to 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.

6h 4m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
$57
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus

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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
6h 2m
$28–62

Sun Prairie to Chicago bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Sun Prairie and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sun Prairie is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Chicago at 4:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Cremer at Park And Ride and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches8h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 41m • 2 changes

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 51m • 2 changes

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 41m • 2 changes

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 41m • 2 changes

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 51m • 2 changes

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 41m • 2 changes

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Metro Transit-City of MadisonMetro Transit-City of MadisonRockland Coaches5h 48m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sun Prairie to Chicago? 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 Sun Prairie to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Sun Prairie, WI, USA and 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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