How far is Madison, WI, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) is 108 miles / 175 kilometers / 94 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Madison (MSN) is 137 miles / 221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 44 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Dane County Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Madison
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Madison. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 108.486 miles
- 174.592 kilometers
- 94.272 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- 108.415 miles
- 174.477 kilometers
- 94.210 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 Chicago to Madison?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport is 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Madison?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
On average, flying from Chicago to Madison generates about 41 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 41 kilograms equals 90 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Madison
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Madison (MSN)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |