The average bus between Madison and Chicago Loop takes 4h 2m and the fastest bus takes 3h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madison to Chicago Loop. 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 3 times a day between Madison and Chicago Loop. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madison is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Chicago Loop at 9:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Madison station and arriving at Chicago Loop station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Madison to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Madison station.
Madison to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Madison to Chicago Loop bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Chicago Transit (CTA).
The distance between Madison and Chicago Loop is 196.2 km. The road distance is 244 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.