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Milwaukee → Madison

Milwaukee to Madison by train

Madison lies 122 km (75 mi) west of Milwaukee, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 1 h 39 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 148 km (92 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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MilwaukeeMadison
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population563,531280,305
Elevation203 m (666 ft)272 m (892 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Stations on recordMilwaukee Airport Railroad Station, Everett Street Depot, Lake Front DepotMadison Milwaukee Road depot
Postal codes53201–5329553701–53794

Where to book trains from Milwaukee to Madison

AmtrakThe US national operator, and the only place to book most American rail. Fare tiers and refund rights are set at the point of sale, so booking direct matters here.Check times and fares on Amtrak (opens www.amtrak.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Madison

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Common questions

How far is Madison from Milwaukee?

122 km (75 mi) in a straight line, west of Milwaukee; by road roughly 148 km (92 mi).

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

About 1 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Milwaukee and Madison?

No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.