There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Wisconsin by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portagetrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 48m$124–195Drive 171.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Lake Wisconsincar 171.1 mi
2h 54m$32–46Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the taxi from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Lake Wisconsintaxi
4h 40m$111–164Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
- Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Lake Wisconsintaxi
3h 26m$128–475Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
5h 24m$94–137
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lake Wisconsin is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lake Wisconsin is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lake Wisconsin. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Parmenter at Century via East Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lake Wisconsin. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Portage via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Chicago and Lake Wisconsin is 200 miles. The road distance is 172.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Wisconsin without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Chicago to Lake Wisconsin, including transfers.
Chicago to Lake Wisconsin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Lake Wisconsin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Wisconsin is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake Wisconsin, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Portage 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison twice daily. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Portage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $80–110
Green Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-255-1234
- Website
- greencabmadison.com
Madison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 608-255-8294
- Website
- madtaxi.com
Union Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-242-2000
- Website
- unioncab.com
Green Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-255-1234
- Website
- greencabmadison.com
Madison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 608-255-8294
- Website
- madtaxi.com
Union Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-242-2000
- Website
- unioncab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Lake Wisconsin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Chicago to Lake Wisconsin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lake Wisconsin is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Chicago to Lake Wisconsin.
There are 42+ hotels available in Lake Wisconsin.