There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Madison Airport (MSN) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
2h 48m$52–385Drive 148.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Madison Airport (MSN)car 148.3 mi
2h 30m$28–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus Daily Route / ...
4h 43m$42–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago to Madison-MSN148.3 mi
2h 30mBus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
4h 45m$28–56Bus #2
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
4h 45m$30–54
Chicago to Madison Airport (MSN) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Madison Airport (MSN) is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Madison Airport (MSN) is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Madison Airport (MSN). However, there are services departing from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and arriving at Airport at Terminal Door 6 via W Johnson at East Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Chicago and Madison Airport (MSN) is 127 miles. The road distance is 149.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Madison Airport (MSN) without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Chicago to Madison Airport (MSN), including transfers.
Chicago to Madison Airport (MSN) bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Madison Airport (MSN) is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $50 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $60 and takes 4h 45m.
Chicago to Madison Airport (MSN) bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Madison Airport (MSN) is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Chicago to Madison Airport (MSN).
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Madison Airport (MSN), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- 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
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–40
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago to Madison-MSN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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