If you dislike the drive from Chicago to Madison, Wisconsin, you’re not alone. The trip takes about two and a half hours and feels even longer when there’s traffic.
While you could take the train, it doesn’t necessarily bring you any closer to your destination. The closest Amtrak service from Chicago to Madison still leaves you in Columbus, WI, which is about 30 minutes from the city.
However, we have good news—this could soon be a thing of the past.
Amtrak is finally bringing passenger rail to Madison
Amtrak has announced plans for a passenger rail service to Madison that could launch as early as 2030…