There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
4h 4m$22–45Train, 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 18m$37–76Drive 147.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS)car 147.8 mi
2h 32m$27–39Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
3h 55m$54–397
Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is to bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $27 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Chicago and University of Wisconsin (WIS) is 154 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $22 - $45.
The bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.
Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
The best way to get from Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $400 and takes 3h 55m.
Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS).
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and University of Wisconsin (WIS), WI, USA?
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. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly.
- 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
- $50–390
- 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
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
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
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $29–40
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