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Today30 Aug
from US$41
Tomorrow31 Aug
from US$36
Mon1 Sept
from US$38
Tue2 Sept
from US$34
Wed3 Sept
from US$32
Thu4 Sept
from US$32
Fri5 Sept
from US$34
Sat6 Sept
from US$34

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: North Lake St
    Arrival time: 31 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    Arrival time: 31 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    Arrival time: 31 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: North Lake St
    Arrival time: 31 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    Arrival time: 31 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Madison, WI to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$41
Average bus trip duration3h 30m
Number of daily buses78
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance122 miles
Latest bus departure20:00

Madison to Chicago Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Chicago from Madison, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Madison, WI - Chicago

  1. What's the distance between Madison and Chicago by coach?

    The journey from Madison to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 123 miles (199 km).

  2. How can I get from Madison to Chicago without driving?

    You can reach Chicago from Madison by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
28/08
US$39
29/08
US$39
Today
US$39
31/08
US$29
01/09
US$30
02/09
US$26
03/09
US$25
04/09
US$25
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Chicago was searched and found on 3 Sept 2025 with a price of US$25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madison, WI to Chicago as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$25 to US$93 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$25, which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Madison and Chicago!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Madison to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Madison to Chicago.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Madison to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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