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Trip Overview

The average bus between Madison and Chicago Loop takes 4h 4m and the fastest bus takes 3h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours 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.

4h 4m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
$40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Madison to Chicago Loop bus times

Buses run hourly between Madison and Chicago Loop. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Madison is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Chicago Loop at 9:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 157 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?

Vangalder Bus operates a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St hourly. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 4h.

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