There are 4 ways to get from Madison to Grayslake by 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.
Bus, train via Milwaukee
best- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Glenview to Grayslaketrain
4h 57m$36–73Drive 101.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Madison to Grayslakecar 101.8 mi
2h 5m$19–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain Md-N
6h 3m$31–63Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain Md-N
6h 23m$30–55
Madison to Grayslake by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Grayslake is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to Grayslake is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $18 - $27.
The distance between Madison and Grayslake is 172 miles. The road distance is 102.4 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to Grayslake without a car is to bus and train via Milwaukee which takes 4h 57m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Madison to Grayslake, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Grayslake is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Madison to Grayslake.
There are 139+ hotels available in Grayslake.
What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Grayslake, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Madison to Grayslake. However, you can take the bus to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, walk to Milwaukee, take the train to Glenview Amtrak Station, then take the train to Grayslake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Grayslake via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Glenview to Grayslake
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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