There are 5 ways to get from University of Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) 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 Balbo & Michigan
best- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusVan Galder
5h 58m$25–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.Daily Route
6h 4m$31–97Drive 154.7 mi
- Drive from University of Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS)154.7 mi
2h 40m$29–41Train, fly
- Take the train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Van Buren St.
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)ORD - MSN
5h 5mBus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to MadisonFlixBus 2548 / ...
6h 16m$32–55
University of Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from University of Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS). However, there are services departing from Cottage Grove & 58th Street and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Congress Plaza & Michigan and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between University of Chicago and University of Wisconsin (WIS) is 164 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.
The best way to get from University of Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) without a car is to bus via Balbo & Michigan which takes 5h 58m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from University of Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS), including transfers.
University of Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
University of Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from University of Chicago to University of Wisconsin (WIS).
There are 143+ hotels available in University of Wisconsin (WIS).
What companies run services between University of Chicago, IL, USA and University of Wisconsin (WIS), 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 $20–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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
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- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://metra.com
- 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
- $20–40
- 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
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- 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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