Trip information

Departure: Chicago, IL
Arrival: Madison, WI
Fastest route: 4h 10min
Distance: 227km
Cheapest route: $45
Transfers: Between 1 and 2
Train companies: Amtrak

Cheap train schedules leaving on Friday

One Passenger / One Trip

6:10am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

10:30am

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

4h 20min

++ 2 layovers

$55

6:10am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

7:09am

Sturtevant, WI

Sturtevant

0h 59min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$24

0h 1min layover

7:10am

Sturtevant, WI

Sturtevant

7:39am

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

0h 29min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$11

1h 21min layover

9:00am

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

10:30am

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

1h 30min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$20

8:25am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

12:50pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

4h 25min

+ 1 layover

$45

8:25am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

9:54am

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

1h 29min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$25

1h 21min layover

11:15am

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

12:50pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

1h 35min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$20

8:25am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

12:50pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

4h 25min

++ 2 layovers

$55

8:25am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

9:24am

Sturtevant, WI

Sturtevant

0h 59min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$24

0h 1min layover

9:25am

Sturtevant, WI

Sturtevant

9:54am

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

0h 29min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$11

1h 21min layover

11:15am

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

12:50pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

1h 35min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$20

10:20am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

2:40pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

4h 20min

+ 1 layover

$45

10:20am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

11:49am

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

1h 29min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$25

1h 21min layover

1:10pm

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

2:40pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

1h 30min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$20

10:20am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

2:40pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

4h 20min

++ 2 layovers

$55

10:20am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

11:19am

Sturtevant, WI

Sturtevant

0h 59min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$24

0h 1min layover

11:20am

Sturtevant, WI

Sturtevant

11:49am

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

0h 29min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$11

1h 21min layover

1:10pm

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

2:40pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

1h 30min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$20

1:05pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

5:15pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

4h 10min

+ 1 layover

$45

1:05pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

2:34pm

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

1h 29min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$25

0h 56min layover

3:30pm

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

5:15pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

1h 45min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$20

1:05pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

5:15pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

4h 10min

++ 2 layovers

$55

1:05pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

2:04pm

Sturtevant, WI

Sturtevant

0h 59min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$24

0h 1min layover

2:05pm

Sturtevant, WI

Sturtevant

2:34pm

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

0h 29min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$11

0h 56min layover

3:30pm

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

5:15pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

1h 45min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$20

3:15pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

7:30pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

4h 15min

+ 1 layover

$45

3:15pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

4:44pm

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

1h 29min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$25

1h 16min layover

6:00pm

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

7:30pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

1h 30min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$20

3:15pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

7:30pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

4h 15min

++ 2 layovers

$58

3:15pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

4:14pm

Sturtevant, WI

Sturtevant

0h 59min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$26

0h 1min layover

4:15pm

Sturtevant, WI

Sturtevant

4:44pm

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

0h 29min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$12

1h 16min layover

6:00pm

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

7:30pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

1h 30min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$20

5:08pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

9:40pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

4h 32min

+ 1 layover

$45

5:08pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

6:45pm

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

1h 37min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$25

1h 25min layover

8:10pm

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

9:40pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

1h 30min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$20

5:08pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

9:40pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

4h 32min

++ 2 layovers

$58

5:08pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

6:13pm

Sturtevant, WI

Sturtevant

1h 5min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$26

0h 1min layover

6:14pm

Sturtevant, WI

Sturtevant

6:45pm

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

0h 31min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$12

1h 25min layover

8:10pm

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

9:40pm

Madison, WI

Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop

1h 30min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$20

Overview

Traveling from Chicago to Madison by train

First departure
6:10am
Avg price
$51
Carriers
1
Last arrival
9:40pm

Train information Chicago - Madison

The Chicago - Madison route has approximately 11 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 4h 10min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $45 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Chicago and Madison is around 227 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.
Remember that the number of transfers to be made will be at least 1 so in some cases you should book the tickets separately.

  • Trips per day 11
  • Direct trips 0

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Madison by train?

The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 4h 10min to cover 227 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $45 and leaves Chicago - Union Station. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 1 stop before reaching Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop.

  • Avg duration 4h 20min
  • Cheapest price $45

What time does the last train leave?

The last train leaves at 5:08pm from Chicago - Union Station and arrives at 9:40pm at Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop. It will take 4h 32min, its price is $58 and the number of changes will be 2.

Are there any direct routes between Chicago and Madison?

We do not have direct routes in our database. The minimum number of transfers will be 1 transshipments and the total duration of the trip will be approximately 4h 25min

  • Last train 5:08pm
  • Transfers 1

What are the train stations in Chicago?

  • Chicago - Union Station

What are the train stations in Madison?

  • Madison - University of Wisconsin Bus Stop
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