There are 5 ways to get from Valparaiso to Madison by bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Bus via Chicago
best- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus ChicaGO Dash
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
6h 4m$26–63Drive 195.2 mi
- Drive from Valparaiso to Madisoncar 195.2 mi
3h 37m$36–52Bus, fly
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
5h 15m$55–415Bus
- Take the bus from Valparaiso to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
6h 15m$34–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
6h 30m$40–91
Valparaiso to Madison by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valparaiso to Madison is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Valparaiso to Madison is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Valparaiso to Madison. However, there are services departing from 260 Brown and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Valparaiso and Madison is 203 miles. The road distance is 196.3 miles.
The best way to get from Valparaiso to Madison without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 6h 4m and costs $26 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Valparaiso to Madison, including transfers.
Valparaiso to Madison bus services, operated by Valparaiso Transit, depart from 260 Brown station.
Valparaiso to Madison bus services, operated by Valparaiso Transit, arrive at 333 S Franklin Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valparaiso to Madison is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Valparaiso to Madison.
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What companies run services between Valparaiso, IN, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from 260 Brown to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via 333 S Franklin Street and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 6h 4m.
- 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
- $50–400
- 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
- $50–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-462-1161
- Website
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
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
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Valparaiso to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–40
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