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Trip Overview

The average bus between Illinois and Madison takes 3h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. There is a bus service every few hours from Illinois 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.

3h 45m
Duration
153 mi
Distance
$30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Illinois to Madison bus times

Buses run hourly between Illinois and Madison. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Illinois is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Madison at 3:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Illinois to Madison? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 152.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Rockland Coaches operates a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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