There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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
4h 1m$24–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
4h 5m$21–50Train, 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$29–93Drive 146.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitolcar 146.8 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$60–437
Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.
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 50m.
The distance between Chicago and Wisconsin State Capitol is 155 miles. The road distance is 147.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol without a car is to bus via Capitol Square which takes 4h 1m and costs $23 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol, including transfers.
Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, 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 4h 1m and costs $23 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $440 and takes 3h 41m.
Chicago to Wisconsin State Capitol bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, 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?
Vangalder Bus operates a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus hourly. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 2 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
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