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Best Road Trip: Chicago to Madison, WI

By Ashley Pettay on Apr. 20, 2026

Let's be real. When you're ready for a break from the city, you want a trip that gets you to a state of relaxation in a state that makes it E-A-S-Y. Road trips are totally trending right now, and planning yours from Chicago to Madison is about as easy as it gets: Two hours. Windows down. Music up…

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Answering Madison FAQs from Chicagoans

By Ashley Pettay on Apr. 17, 2026

I live in Chicago. Why should I visit Madison? Great question. We're so glad you asked. Chicago is connected to nearly the entire world by plane and almost the entire Midwest by car or bus. With that many options, how does a Chicagoan choose where to spend their travel time? Time off is at a…

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