Chicago to Madison flights
Madison lies 198 km (123 mi) north-west of Chicago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chicago | Madison | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 280,305 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | MSN, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 53701–53794 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in Madison
Madison is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,006 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane County Regional Truax Field (regional) | MSN | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,006 ft | 887 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Madison from Chicago?
198 km (123 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Madison by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Madison?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chicago to Madison flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.