The average train between Chicago and Madison takes 26h 49m and the fastest train takes 21h 29m. The train runs, on average, 3 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 3 times a week between Chicago and Madison. The service departs Chicago at 9:30 PM at night, which arrives into Madison at 07:59:00. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 26h 49m. 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 Union Station and arriving at Madison station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 49m.
Chicago to Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Madison train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Madison station.
The distance between Chicago and Madison is 1109.1 km. The road distance is 1230 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Madison via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 21h 43m.
