What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to North Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to North Chicago is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to North Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Madison to North Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and North Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to North Chicago. However, there are services departing from Madison, WI-Lake St. and arriving at Lewis Ave & Audrey Nixon Blvd via Water & Chicago - Circle K and Belvidere/Lewis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Madison to North Chicago?

The distance between Madison and North Chicago is 133 miles. The road distance is 114 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to North Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to North Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Madison to North Chicago?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Madison to North Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to North Chicago bus from?

Madison to North Chicago bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Madison, WI-Lake St. station.

Where does the Madison to North Chicago bus arrive?

Madison to North Chicago bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Madison to North Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to North Chicago is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Madison to North Chicago.

Where can I stay near North Chicago?

There are 84+ hotels available in North Chicago.

Madison to North Chicago - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Madison to North Chicago by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Madison
2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
4h 9m
$43–187
Drive 113.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to North Chicagocar 113.3 mi
2h 21m
$21–30
Bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to North Chicagotrain
5h 57m
$34–101
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to North Chicagotrain Up-N
5h 54m
$27–48
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to North Chicagotrain Up-N
6h 8m
$36–58

Madison to North Chicago by bus, train, and foot

48Weekly Services

5h 57mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Madison to North Chicago.

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Distance: 132.3 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Lewis Ave & Audrey Nixon Blvd via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, and Belvidere/Lewis in around 4h 9m.

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