The average train between Chicago and Madison takes 25h 42m and the fastest train takes 22h 45m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Madison. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Madison at 9:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Springfield and take an average of 25h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Madison. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Madison station via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 42m.
Chicago to Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
The distance between Chicago and Madison is 1,250.3 km. The road distance is 1,608 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Madison via Springfield and New Haven in around 22h 49m.
