There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus via Capitol Square
best- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
3h 51m$28–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
3h 55m$22–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus Daily Route
4h 19m$41–88Drive 146.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitolcar 146.7 mi
2h 29m$27–39Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
3h 41m$50–367
Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol is to bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $26 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Chicago and Wisconsin State Capitol is 155 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol without a car is to bus via Capitol Square which takes 3h 51m and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol, including transfers.
Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol is to bus via Capitol Square which takes 3h 51m and costs $27 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $370 and takes 3h 41m.
Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wisconsin State Capitol, 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. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
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