Bus and Coach from Madison, WI to Chicago: Compare all prices

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 or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

£19

tomorrow

£18

Saturday

£20

Sunday

£18

Monday

£19

Tuesday

£17

Wednesday

£17

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	06:45	Madison, WI	University Wisconsin-Madison	09:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (USA) at 04/12/2025 06:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 55m	07:00	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	09:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) at 04/12/2025 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Greyhound US	3h 0m	10:50	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	13:50	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) at 04/12/2025 10:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	4h 10m	13:25	Madison, WI	University Wisconsin-Madison	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (USA) at 04/12/2025 13:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 15m	10:50	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	17:05	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) at 04/12/2025 10:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	06:45	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	09:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 05/12/2025 06:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 55m	07:00	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	09:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 05/12/2025 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Greyhound US	3h 0m	10:50	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	13:50	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 05/12/2025 10:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	4h 10m	13:25	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 05/12/2025 13:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 15m	10:50	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	17:05	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 05/12/2025 10:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	06:45	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	09:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 06/12/2025 06:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 55m	07:00	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	09:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 06/12/2025 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Greyhound US	3h 0m	10:50	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	13:50	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 06/12/2025 10:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	4h 10m	13:25	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 06/12/2025 13:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 15m	10:50	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	17:05	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) at 06/12/2025 10:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	06:45	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	09:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 07/12/2025 06:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 55m	07:00	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	09:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 07/12/2025 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Greyhound US	3h 0m	10:50	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	13:50	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 07/12/2025 10:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	4h 10m	13:25	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 07/12/2025 13:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 15m	10:50	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	17:05	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 07/12/2025 10:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	06:45	Madison, WI	University Wisconsin-Madison	09:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (USA) at 08/12/2025 06:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 55m	07:00	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	09:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) at 08/12/2025 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Greyhound US	3h 0m	10:50	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	13:50	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) at 08/12/2025 10:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	4h 10m	13:25	Madison, WI	University Wisconsin-Madison	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (USA) at 08/12/2025 13:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 15m	10:50	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	17:05	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) at 08/12/2025 10:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	06:45	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	09:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 09/12/2025 06:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 55m	07:00	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	09:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 09/12/2025 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Greyhound US	3h 0m	10:50	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	13:50	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 09/12/2025 10:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	4h 10m	13:25	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 09/12/2025 13:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	06:45	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	09:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 10/12/2025 06:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 55m	07:00	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	09:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 10/12/2025 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Greyhound US	3h 0m	10:50	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	13:50	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 10/12/2025 10:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	4h 10m	13:25	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 10/12/2025 13:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Madison, WI to Chicago is £17 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily coaches from Madison, WI to Chicago. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Madison, WI and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 92 coaches from Madison, WI to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Madison, WI and Chicago, with 71 offers.

Facts about coaches from Madison, WI to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 23 times every day by bus from Madison, WI to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madison, WI to Chicago starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus	£17
Fastest Bus	2h 55m
Earliest Coach	06:45
Latest Coach	17:40
Daily Bus Connections	23 Ø
Distance	196.5 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest coach connections from Madison, WI to Chicago

Every day, 23 buses from 2 coach 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 04/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

£24

Friday 05/12

£18

Saturday 06/12

£20

Sunday 07/12

£18

Monday 08/12

£32

Tuesday 09/12

£17

Wednesday 10/12

£32

Thursday 11/12

£21

Friday 12/12

£18

Saturday 13/12

£19

Sunday 14/12

£20

Monday 15/12

£17

Tuesday 16/12

£28

Wednesday 17/12

£18

Thursday 18/12

£20

Friday 19/12

£22

Saturday 20/12

£31

Sunday 21/12

£23

Monday 22/12

£26

Tuesday 23/12

£23

Wednesday 24/12

£34

Thursday 25/12

£25

Friday 26/12

£21

Saturday 27/12

£22

Sunday 28/12

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 £17, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Madison, WI to Chicago. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madison, WI to Chicago, with £17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

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 coaches 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.

Greyhound US from Madison, WI to Chicago

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

Cheapest Price	£17
Fastest Coach	3h 0m
Earliest Coach	10:50
Last Coach	10:50
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Madison, WI and Chicago

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Madison, WI and Chicago.

Dutch Mill Park & Ride

E Broadway

University Wisconsin-Madison

North Lake Street 200

Bus Stop

Memorial Union Building

Langdon Street 800

Chazen Museum

University Avenue 750-800

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Coach Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

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

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Madison, WI - Chicago bus trip is available from £17 and takes 3h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Madison, WI to Chicago is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £40. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Madison, WI - Chicago route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Madison, WI to Chicago is offered by roughly 23 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Madison, WI to Chicago is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £19. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Chicago departs from Madison, WI at 06:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus to Chicago departs from Madison, WI at 17:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Madison, WI - Chicago route?

Passengers looking to travel from Madison, WI to Chicago can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 and Greyhound US.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Madison, WI Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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

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

More bus routes to Madison, WI and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Madison, WI and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!