Bus Tickets from Chicago to Madison, WI

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TodayAug 29
from $41
TomorrowAug 30
from $38
SunAug 31
from $38
MonSep 1
from $39
TueSep 2
from $34
WedSep 3
from $29
ThuSep 4
from $31
FriSep 5
from $34

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 30 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: North Lake St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago O'Hare International Airport Multi-Modal Facility
    Arrival time: August 30 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD)
    Operated by: Coach USACoach USA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 30 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 30 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: North Lake St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 30 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Madison.

Bus
Average Price$27 - $89Average Duration3h 35m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$52 - $64Average Duration4h 20m
18kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Madison

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Madison. The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

63bus per day
3h 35mAverage Duration
$27Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Madison, WI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$41
Average bus trip duration3h 35m
Number of daily buses63
Earliest bus departure12:00am
Distance118 miles (189 km)
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Chicago to Madison Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/27
$39
08/28
$39
Today
$39
08/30
$30
08/31
$30
09/01
$31
09/02
$26
09/03
$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Madison, WI was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $21

To 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 $21 to $60 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 $21 which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually Greyhound, 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Madison!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Madison, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Madison.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Madison while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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