What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Madison is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Madison?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Madison is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 28m and costs $170 - $460.

How far is it from Chicago to Madison?

The distance between Chicago and Madison is 531 miles. The road distance is 599.3 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Madison without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 15h 8m and costs $240 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Madison?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Chicago to Madison, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Madison is 599 miles. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Chicago to Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are three+ hotels available in Madison.

Chicago to Madison - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Madison by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane ORD - FSD
2. Take the taxi from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Madisontaxi
4h 28m
$172–455
Drive 595.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Madisoncar 595.8 mi
10h 43m
$109–158
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the taxi from Sioux Falls to Madisontaxi
15h 8m
$246–343
Train, bus, taxi via Minneapolis
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the taxi from Sioux Falls to Madisontaxi
15h 33m
$300–538
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane MDW - FSD
2. Take the taxi from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Madisontaxi
6h 26m
$198–605
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the taxi from Sioux Falls to Madisontaxi
17h 18m
$310–548
Bus, taxi via Minneapolis
1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the taxi from Sioux Falls to Madisontaxi
17h 22m
$268–382

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sioux Falls (FSD) flights

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2h 14mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Madison.

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Distance: 528 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Madison, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Madison. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Sioux Falls (FSD), then take the taxi to Madison. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Omaha, NE, take the bus to Sioux Falls, then take the taxi to Madison.

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