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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | No tags | ||||
| Bus | N Cumberland Ave | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | North Lake St | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | No tags |
Get from Chicago to Madison
The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Madison?
Stops in Chicago
- A630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA - D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA - E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA - F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Stops in Madison
- A
UW Memorial Union
800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53715, USA - B
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
4 Collins Ct, Madison, WI 53716, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Madison, WI by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Madison?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Madison start from $39. The average price for this route is around $58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Madison?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Madison is 3h 35m, covering a distance of 166 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 35m and is operated by Coach USA.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Madison route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 66 buses available per day, including services from Coach USA, Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound, Jefferson Lines.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Madison?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Madison at 12:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Madison?
A bus trip from Chicago to Madison generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Madison?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Madison?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Madison?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Coach USA, with a punctuality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Madison?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Coach USA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Madison, WI was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $36To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Madison, WI, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $36 to $257 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-12-04.
Usually Jefferson Lines, 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.
