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How to get fromMadison to Chicago Heightsby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Chicago Heights by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train train Me
    6h 3m
    $31–64

  2. Drive  166.5 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Chicago Heightscar car 166.5 mi
    3h 8m
    $31–44

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train train
    5h 47m
    $37–236

  4. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    6h 9m
    $35–58

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    6h 24m
    $34–66

Madison to Chicago Heights by bus, subway, foot, and train

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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