Chicago to Madison Bus and Coach

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Chicago to Madison Route Overview

Chicago to Madison bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Chicago at 13:15h, arriving at Madison at 16:55h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:20h, arriving at 02:20h the following day.
Departure station and country Chicago, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country Madison, USA (United States)
Travel Distance 147 mi
Average Trip Duration 03h 40min
Total Departures 5
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price $34
Transportation Options Coach


Traveling by coach from Chicago to Madison

The shortest travel distance between Chicago and Madison is 147 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 23:20 has a travel time of 03:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 04:20h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Madison earlier, there are 2 overnight coaches from Chicago to Madison. The overnight coaches depart between and 23:20 and arrive at 02:20 the same day.

Bus companies operating the Chicago to Madison route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 1260 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Chicago or Madison coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $34 (One-Way) or $68 (Return).

Travel reviews for Chicago to Madison bus

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