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Compare all timetables for the bus from Madison, WI to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Madison, WI to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $39
tomorrow
from $38
Monday
from $38
Tuesday
from $46
Wednesday
from $44
Thursday
from $67
Friday
from $36

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    6:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    6:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    6:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    6:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    6:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    6:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    6:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $46
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $46
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $46
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    6:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $71
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madison, WI to Chicago via Milwaukee, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      4h 30m
      0
      6:40 AM
      Madison, WI
      E Washington at E Johnson
      8:05 AM
      Milwaukee
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $22
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • Busbud
      2h 5m
      0
      9:05 AM
      Milwaukee
      Central Bus Station
      11:10 AM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $44
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $46
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    6:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $100
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    6:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $100
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madison, WI to Chicago via Milwaukee, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      4h 30m
      0
      6:40 AM
      Madison, WI
      E Washington at E Johnson
      8:05 AM
      Milwaukee
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $22
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • Busbud
      2h 5m
      0
      9:05 AM
      Milwaukee
      Central Bus Station
      11:10 AM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 25m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $67
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madison, WI to Chicago via Milwaukee, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      4h 30m
      0
      6:40 AM
      Madison, WI
      E Washington at E Johnson
      8:05 AM
      Milwaukee
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $22
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • Busbud
      2h 5m
      0
      9:05 AM
      Milwaukee
      Central Bus Station
      11:10 AM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $17
    Travel Time is 2h 45m shorter, and you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Madison, WI
    University Wisconsin-Madison
    6:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Madison, WI
    W Transfer Point
    6:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40

Frequency of bus connections between Madison, WI and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Madison, WI and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Madison, WI to Chicago. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Madison, WI and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 buses from Madison, WI to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Madison, WI and Chicago, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Madison, WI to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Madison, WI to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madison, WI to Chicago starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus $36
Fastest Bus 3h 30m
Earliest Bus 3:00 PM
Latest Bus 8:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 122.2 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Madison, WI to Chicago

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Madison, WI for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/23/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/17
Monday 11/18
Tuesday 11/19
Wednesday 11/20
Thursday 11/21
Friday 11/22
Saturday 11/23
$39
Sunday 11/24
$38
Monday 11/25
$38
Tuesday 11/26
$46
Wednesday 11/27
$44
Thursday 11/28
$67
Friday 11/29
$36
Saturday 11/30
$44
Sunday 12/01
$44
Monday 12/02
$37
Tuesday 12/03
$33
Wednesday 12/04
Thursday 12/05
$35
Friday 12/06
$35
Saturday 12/07
$35
Sunday 12/08
$35
Monday 12/09
$35
Tuesday 12/10
$35
Wednesday 12/11
Thursday 12/12
$39
Friday 12/13
$37
Saturday 12/14

The cheapest time to travel from Madison, WI to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Madison, WI to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $36, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madison, WI to Chicago. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $67.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madison, WI to Chicago, with $36. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $37.

How to save money travelling from Madison, WI to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Madison, WI to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Madison, WI to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Madison, WI to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Madison, WI to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Madison, WI to Chicago from our users.

FlixBus from Madison, WI to Chicago

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Madison, WI to Chicago:

Cheapest Price $36
Fastest Bus 3h 30m
Earliest Bus 3:00 PM
Last Bus 8:20 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 11/22/2024

All bus stations and stops in Madison, WI and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Madison, WI and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Madison, WI to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Madison, WI to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Madison, WI to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Madison, WI to Chicago bus

How much does a Madison, WI Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 3h 40m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Madison, WI to Chicago?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $100. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Madison, WI to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Madison, WI to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Madison, WI to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Madison, WI to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $39. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Madison, WI to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Madison, WI starts at 3:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Madison, WI to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Madison, WI for Chicago starts at 8:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Madison, WI Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Madison, WI to Chicago, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Madison, WI and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Madison, WI and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Madison, WI to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Madison, WI Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Madison, WI Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Madison, WI to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Madison, WI to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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