Madison, WI to Chicago, IL Bus
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Madison, WI to Chicago, IL by bus
The journey from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL by bus is 123.05 mi and takes 3 hr 33 min. There are 116 connections per day, with the first departure at 1:30 AM and the last at 6:10 PM. It is possible to travel from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL by bus for as little as $24.57 or as much as $83.55. The best price for this journey is $24.57.
| Lowest Price | $24.57 |
| Journey Duration | 3 hr 33 min |
| Connection per Day | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, Coach USA, FlixBus 116 |
| Lowest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, Coach USA, FlixBus $24.57 |
| Highest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, Coach USA, FlixBus $83.55 |
| First Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, Coach USA, FlixBus 1:30 AM |
| Last Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, Coach USA, FlixBus 6:10 PM |
| Distance | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, Coach USA, FlixBus 123.05 mi |
| Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, Coach USA, FlixBus Madison, WI |
| Arrival | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, Coach USA, FlixBus Chicago, IL |
| Carriers | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, Coach USA, FlixBus |
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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL
The cheapest Madison, WI - Chicago, IL bus tickets can be found for as low as $29.55 if you’re lucky, or $35.10 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $43.37.
Find the best day to travel to Chicago, IL by bus
When travelling to Chicago, IL by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Services on board Amtrak and FlixBus from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL
Compare services on board when travelling from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL by bus.
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Madison, WI to Chicago, IL CO2 Emissions by Bus
Train
13.86kg
Bus
14.85kg
Flight
39.61kg
Car
31.68kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL?
A bus ticket from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL is $40.65. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $24.57.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL is $24.57. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Madison, WI and Chicago, IL by bus?
Madison, WI to Chicago, IL is 123.05 mi.
How long does the bus between Madison, WI and Chicago, IL take?
Madison, WI to Chicago, IL is on average 3 hr 33 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hr 40 min.
Which companies operate from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL?
The bus journey from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL is covered by 3 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, Coach USA and FlixBus.
How many bus connections per day go from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL?
Madison, WI to Chicago, IL has 116 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL leave?
The earliest bus from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL departs at 1:30 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL depart?
The latest bus from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL departs at 6:10 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $24.57 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL?
There are on average 109 direct connection(s) from Madison, WI to go to Chicago, IL.
What's the fastest journey time between Madison, WI to Chicago, IL by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Madison, WI and Chicago, IL is 2 hr 40 min.
Is there a direct bus from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Madison, WI and Chicago, IL.
What are the CO2 emissions for Madison, WI to Chicago, IL by bus?
The bus journey from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL creates 14.85kg of CO2 emissions.