Trains to Madison
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in Madison: Madison Milwaukee Road depot. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Madison
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison to Rockford | United States | 93 km (58 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Madison to Milwaukee | United States | 122 km (75 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Madison to Elgin | United States | 147 km (91 mi) | about 2 h |
| Madison to Aurora | United States | 171 km (106 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Madison to Naperville | United States | 176 km (110 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Madison to Green Bay | United States | 195 km (121 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Madison to Davenport | United States | 198 km (123 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Madison to Chicago | United States | 198 km (123 mi) | about 2 h 41 min |
| Madison to Joliet | United States | 203 km (126 mi) | about 2 h 45 min |
| Madison to Peoria | United States | 265 km (165 mi) | about 3 h 35 min |
| Madison to South Bend | United States | 301 km (187 mi) | about 4 h 5 min |
| Madison to Grand Rapids | United States | 304 km (189 mi) | about 4 h 7 min |
| Madison to New York City | United States | 1,299 km (807 mi) | about 17 h 35 min |
| Madison to Toronto | Canada | 811 km (504 mi) | about 10 h 58 min |
| Madison to Brooklyn | United States | 1,306 km (811 mi) | about 17 h 40 min |
| Madison to Queens | United States | 1,314 km (816 mi) | about 17 h 46 min |
| Madison to Montréal | Canada | 1,285 km (799 mi) | about 17 h 23 min |
| Madison to Philadelphia | United States | 1,233 km (766 mi) | about 16 h 41 min |
| Madison to Manhattan | United States | 1,300 km (808 mi) | about 17 h 35 min |
| Madison to The Bronx | United States | 1,306 km (812 mi) | about 17 h 40 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Madison have?
Madison Milwaukee Road depot.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.