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Distance Between Chicago and Madison
The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Madison (WI) is 123 miles or 197 kilometers or 107 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Madison is 154 miles (249 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 31 miles or 52 km.
Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Madison, WI in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Chicago and Madison is 123 miles or 197 km.
The nearest airport to Chicago, is
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and the nearest airport to Madison, is
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
What is the average flight time from Chicago to Madison?
Flight time from Chicago, IL to Madison, WI is 0 hours 16 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
Chicago to Madison Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between Chicago, IL and Madison, WI
This map shows the distance from Chicago, IL, Usa to Madison, WI, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map.
Flight route map from
Chicago, Illinois to
Madison, Wisconsin is displayed below.
Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Madison, WI
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Madison, Wisconsin is 154 miles or 249 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Madison, WI is 154 miles or 249 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Madison, Wisconsin.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Madison, Wisconsin is approximately 154 miles (249 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from Chicago, IL to Madison, WI
How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Madison, WI?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 11 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Madison take?
Chicago and Madison are 3 hours 11 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.
Time Difference between Chicago and Madison
Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Madison (WI) is 0 Hours.
| Current local time in Chicago | Current local time in Madison |
| 2026-04-01, 09:08:34 CDT | 2026-04-01, 09:08:34 CDT |
How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Madison Wisconsin, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between Chicago, IL and Madison, WI in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type |
Miles |
Kilometers |
Nautical miles |
| Driving distance |
154 mi |
249 km |
133.73 nmi |
| Straight line distance |
123 mi |
197 km |
107 nmi |
| Difference |
31 mi |
52 km |
26 nmi |
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