Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | North Lake St | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Chicago O'Hare International Airport Multi-Modal Facility | Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD) | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Chicago (Union Station), IL | University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | North Lake St | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | N Cumberland Ave | North Lake St | No tags |
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Get from Chicago to Madison
The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £21, 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 by bus from Chicago to Madison, WI
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Madison?
The cheapest coach tickets from Chicago to Madison start from £21. The average price for this route is around £31. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Madison?
The average bus journey time from Chicago to Madison is 3h 35m, covering a distance of 117 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 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 64 buses available per day, including services from Coach USA, Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound, Jefferson Lines.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Madison?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Madison at 00:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Madison?
A bus journey from Chicago to Madison produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 5752 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Madison?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 4.1 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 4.7 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 9 Feb 2026 with a price of £19To 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 £19 to £136 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 £19, which is on 2026-02-09.
Usually Jefferson Lines 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.
