Bus Indianapolis to Madison, WI: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Indianapolis to Madison, WI from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

tomorrow

from $68

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

from $46

Friday

from $46

Saturday

from $50

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 30m	3:15 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	12:45 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/11/2025 3:15:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/11/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Greyhound US	9h 20m	6:40 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	4:00 PM	Madison, WI	University Wisconsin-Madison	Economy	$68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/11/2025 6:40:00 AM to University Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/11/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	9h 50m	3:15 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	1:05 PM	Madison, WI	University Wisconsin-Madison	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/11/2025 3:15:00 AM to University Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/11/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Greyhound US	9h 5m	6:40 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:45 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/11/2025 6:40:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/11/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	6h 15m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	3:45 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/11/2025 9:30:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/11/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Madison, WI via Chicago, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Indianapolis
  Downtown Transit Center
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/12/2025 9:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/12/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
- Busbud
  
  3h 15m
  
  0
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  3:45 PM
  
  Madison, WI
  Dutch Mill Park & Ride
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/12/2025 12:30:00 PM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/12/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 15m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	3:45 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/14/2025 9:30:00 AM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/14/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
FlixBus	6h 30m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	4:00 PM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/14/2025 9:30:00 AM to Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/14/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	6h 15m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	3:45 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/14/2025 9:30:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/14/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Greyhound US	7h 30m	5:15 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	12:45 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/14/2025 5:15:00 AM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/14/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Greyhound US	7h 50m	5:15 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	1:05 PM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/14/2025 5:15:00 AM to Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/14/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 15m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	3:45 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/15/2025 9:30:00 AM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/15/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 30m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	4:00 PM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/15/2025 9:30:00 AM to Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/15/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	13h 20m	9:35 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	9:55 AM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/15/2025 9:35:00 PM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/16/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
Greyhound US	8h 30m	5:15 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	12:45 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/15/2025 5:15:00 AM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/15/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Greyhound US	10h 5m	6:40 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:45 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/15/2025 6:40:00 AM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/15/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 15m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	3:45 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/16/2025 9:30:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/16/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 30m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	4:00 PM	Madison, WI	University Wisconsin-Madison	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/16/2025 9:30:00 AM to University Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/16/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Greyhound US	10h 5m	6:40 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:45 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/16/2025 6:40:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/16/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Greyhound US	10h 20m	6:40 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	4:00 PM	Madison, WI	University Wisconsin-Madison	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/16/2025 6:40:00 AM to University Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/16/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
FlixBus	10h 30m	3:15 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	12:45 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/16/2025 3:15:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/16/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI is $44 on 9/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Indianapolis and Madison, WI

See here how frequent the connections between Indianapolis and Madison, WI are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Indianapolis to Madison, WI. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Indianapolis and Madison, WI.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 21 buses from Indianapolis to Madison, WI, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Indianapolis and Madison, WI, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 10 times every day by bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI in one click! Book your bus ticket from Indianapolis to Madison, WI starting from $44!

Cheapest Bus	$44
Fastest Bus	6h 15m
Earliest Bus	3:15 AM
Latest Bus	9:30 AM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	283.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Indianapolis to Madison, WI

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Indianapolis for Madison, WI: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/10/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

$68

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

Thursday 08/14

$46

Friday 08/15

$46

Saturday 08/16

$50

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

Thursday 08/21

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

$46

Sunday 08/24

$46

Monday 08/25

Tuesday 08/26

Wednesday 08/27

Thursday 08/28

Friday 08/29

Saturday 08/30

Sunday 08/31

Monday 09/01

Tuesday 09/02

Wednesday 09/03

Thursday 09/04

$44

Friday 09/05

Saturday 09/06

The cheapest time to travel from Indianapolis to Madison, WI

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Indianapolis to Madison, WI, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $44, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $68.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Indianapolis to Madison, WI, with $44. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $66.

How to save money travelling from Indianapolis to Madison, WI

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Indianapolis to Madison, WI in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Indianapolis to Madison, WI are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Indianapolis to Madison, WI

These are the most booked bus companies between Indianapolis to Madison, WI from our users.

FlixBus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Indianapolis to Madison, WI:

Cheapest Price	$46
Fastest Bus	6h 15m
Earliest Bus	3:15 AM
Last Bus	9:30 AM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	8/7/2025

Greyhound US from Indianapolis to Madison, WI

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Indianapolis to Madison, WI:

Cheapest Price	$66
Fastest Bus	7h 30m
Earliest Bus	5:15 AM
Last Bus	6:40 AM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	8/7/2025

All bus stations and stops in Indianapolis and Madison, WI

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Indianapolis and Madison, WI.

Mile Square

Monument Circle 2250

Central Bus Station

Greyhound Bus Station

S Illinois St 350

S Keystone Avenue

S Keystone Avenue 3649

BP Gas Station 70/91

N Post Rd 2102

Dutch Mill Park & Ride

E Broadway

University Wisconsin-Madison

North Lake Street 200

Bus Stop

W Transfer Point

Tokay Blvd 5600

UW Hospital

Highland Ave 600

Service and Comfort on the bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Indianapolis to Madison, WI? Or which bus companies serve the route Indianapolis to Madison, WI? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Indianapolis to Madison, WI bus

How much does a Indianapolis Madison, WI bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $44 and takes 6h 15m to reach Madison, WI. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Indianapolis to Madison, WI?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $44 and $84. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Madison, WI.

On average, how many connections are available from Indianapolis to Madison, WI each day?

Every day, the Indianapolis to Madison, WI bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Indianapolis to Madison, WI take?

The fastest bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $75. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI?

The earliest bus arriving in Madison, WI from Indianapolis starts at 3:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI?

The latest bus trip departing from Indianapolis for Madison, WI starts at 9:30 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Indianapolis Madison, WI route?

When traveling by bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Madison, WI?

You can check all the direct connections between Indianapolis and Madison, WI by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Indianapolis to Madison, WI bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Indianapolis Madison, WI bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Indianapolis Madison, WI bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Indianapolis to Madison, WI

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Indianapolis and to Madison, WI

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Indianapolis and to Madison, WI. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!