Bus Tickets from Indianapolis to Madison, WI

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Madison on September 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Downtown Transit Center
North Lake StCheapest
FlixBus
Downtown Transit Center
Dutch Mill Park & RideFastest
FlixBus
Downtown Transit Center
North Lake StNo tags
Amtrak
Greyhound Amtrak Station
Dutch Mill Park & RideNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Indianapolis Bus Station
North Lake StNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Madison.

Bus
Average Price$48 - $179Average Duration10h 5m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$106 - $135Average Duration10h 20m
42kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Indianapolis to Madison

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Madison. The journey takes about 10 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
10h 5mAverage Duration
$48Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Indianapolis to Madison, WI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$80
Average bus trip duration10h 5m
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure3:15am
Distance279 miles (450 km)
Latest bus departure10:50am

Indianapolis to Madison Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09/01
$68
09/02
$66
Today
$57
09/04
$42
09/05
$49
09/06
$43
09/07
$47
09/08
$40
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Madison, WI was searched and found on Sep 8, 2025 with a price of $40

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Indianapolis to Madison, WI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $108 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-09-08.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Indianapolis to Madison but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Indianapolis to Madison, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Indianapolis to Madison.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Indianapolis to Madison, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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