There are 4 ways to get from Park Ridge to Madison by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusVan Galder
4h 7m$22–42Drive 132.7 mi
- Drive from Park Ridge to Madison132.7 mi
2h 14m$25–35Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)ORD - MSN
3h 14m$61–429Bus via E Broadway at Park And Ride (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago to MadisonGreyhound US0150
5h 44m$32–69
Park Ridge to Madison by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Park Ridge to Madison is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Park Ridge to Madison is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Park Ridge to Madison. However, there are services departing from Park Ridge Metra and arriving at University at East Campus via Chicago and E Broadway at Park And Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Park Ridge and Madison is 144 miles. The road distance is 133.5 miles.
The best way to get from Park Ridge to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Park Ridge to Madison, including transfers.
Park Ridge to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Park Ridge to Madison is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $21 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $430 and takes 3h 14m.
Park Ridge to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Madison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Park Ridge to Madison is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Park Ridge to Madison.
What companies run services between Park Ridge, IL, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
Vangalder Bus operates a bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus hourly. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 2h 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 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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