Rockford to Madison by train
Madison lies 93 km (58 mi) north of Rockford, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 15 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 113 km (70 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rockford | Madison | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 148,278 | 280,305 |
| Elevation | 224 m (735 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Rockford, Rockford | Madison Milwaukee Road depot |
| Postal codes | 61101–61126 | 53701–53794 |
Where to book trains from Rockford to Madison
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Common questions
How far is Madison from Rockford?
93 km (58 mi) in a straight line, north of Rockford; by road roughly 113 km (70 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rockford to Madison by train?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rockford and Madison?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
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.