The average bus between Wilmette and Madison takes 4h 41m and the fastest bus takes 4h 28m. There is a bus service every few hours from Wilmette 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 Wilmette and Madison. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wilmette is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Madison at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Davis & Benson and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wilmette 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmette to Madison. However, there are services departing from Wilmette station and arriving at Madison station via O'Hare MMF Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Wilmette to Madison bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B station.
Wilmette to Madison bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
The distance between Wilmette and Madison is 176.8 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a bus from Central Street & Lawndale to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Davis & Benson, Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B, and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 4h 53m.