How far is Chicago, IL, from Madison, WI?
The distance between Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 124 miles / 199 kilometers / 107 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Madison (MSN) to Chicago (MDW) is 154 miles / 248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 57 minutes.
Dane County Regional Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Madison to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Madison to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 123.669 miles
- 199.027 kilometers
- 107.466 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 123.601 miles
- 198.917 kilometers
- 107.407 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Madison to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Dane County Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Madison and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Madison to Chicago generates about 43 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 43 kilograms equals 95 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Madison to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Dane County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madison, WI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSN |
| ICAO Code: | KMSN |
| Coordinates: | 43°8′23″N, 89°20′15″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |