The average bus between Chicago and Madison takes 3h 49m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. There is a bus service every few hours from Chicago to Madison. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Chicago and Madison. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Madison at 2:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago station and arriving at Madison station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 49m.
Chicago to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Chicago to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Book your Chicago to Madison bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Vangalder Bus.
The distance between Chicago and Madison is 197.2 km. The road distance is 246 km.
Vangalder Bus operates a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus hourly. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
