There are 6 ways to get from Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicago by plane, bus, rideshare, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train
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 Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSN - ORD
2h 9m$42–305Drive 147.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicagocar 147.8 mi
2h 30m$27–39Bus via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
5h 25m$28–62Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madison-MSN to Downtown Chicago147.8 mi
2h 30mBus
- Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
5h 40m$28–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Madison
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
5h 43m$52–102
Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicago by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicago is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $40 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicago. However, there are services departing from Airport at Terminal Door 6 and arriving at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Madison Airport (MSN) and Downtown Chicago is 129 miles. The road distance is 148.7 miles.
The best way to get from Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicago without a car is to bus via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St which takes 5h 25m and costs $28 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicago, including transfers.
Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicago bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
The best way to get from Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $40 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, which costs $28 - $65 and takes 5h 25m.
Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicago bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicago is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Madison Airport (MSN) to Downtown Chicago.
What companies run services between Madison Airport (MSN), USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St hourly. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- 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 Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $29–40
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madison-MSN to Downtown Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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