What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Palatine?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Palatine is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Palatine?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Palatine is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $20 - $30.

How far is it from Madison to Palatine?

The distance between Madison and Palatine is 161 miles. The road distance is 113 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Palatine without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Palatine without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $25 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Palatine?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Madison to Palatine, including transfers.

Can I drive from Madison to Palatine?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Palatine is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Madison to Palatine.

Where can I stay near Palatine?

There are 262+ hotels available in Palatine.

Madison to Palatine - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Palatine by bus, train, car, or plane

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 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Van Galder
4h 36m
$25–49
Drive 112.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Palatinecar 112.4 mi
2h 28m
$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 Palatinetrain
5h 28m
$33–100
Fly, train
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSN - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain
4h 23m
$43–303
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
5h 39m
$35–56

Madison to Palatine by bus and subway

112Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.5 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

Vangalder Bus operates a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures hourly. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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