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

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

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

today

tomorrow

Thursday

from $35

Friday

from $44

Saturday

from $46

Sunday

from $40

Monday

from $41

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	5h 55m	7:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	1:40 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/7/2025 7:45:00 AM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/7/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	5h 55m	2:00 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	7:55 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/7/2025 2:00:00 PM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/7/2025 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	5h 35m	7:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	1:20 PM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/7/2025 7:45:00 AM to Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/7/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Greyhound US	5h 50m	11:50 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	5:40 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/7/2025 11:50:00 AM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/7/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Greyhound US	5h 15m	5:30 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	10:45 AM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/7/2025 5:30:00 AM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/7/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

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
Greyhound US	5h 15m	5:30 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	10:45 AM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/8/2025 5:30:00 AM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/8/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Greyhound US	5h 50m	11:50 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	5:40 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/8/2025 11:50:00 AM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/8/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	5h 50m	2:00 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	7:50 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/8/2025 2:00:00 PM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/8/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	5h 30m	2:00 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	7:30 PM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/8/2025 2:00:00 PM to Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/8/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Badger Bus	4h 45m	3:30 PM	Minneapolis	University	8:15 PM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	Economy	$49	A Bus from Badger Bus goes from University, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/8/2025 3:30:00 PM to Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/8/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

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
Greyhound US	10h 0m	12:15 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	10:15 AM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/9/2025 12:15:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/9/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Greyhound US	5h 15m	5:30 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	10:45 AM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/9/2025 5:30:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/9/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Greyhound US	5h 50m	11:50 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	5:40 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/9/2025 11:50:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/9/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	5h 55m	7:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	1:40 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/9/2025 7:45:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/9/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	5h 50m	2:00 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	7:50 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/9/2025 2:00:00 PM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/9/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 55m	7:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	1:40 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/10/2025 7:45:00 AM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/10/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	5h 30m	7:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	1:15 PM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/10/2025 7:45:00 AM to Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/10/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Greyhound US	5h 15m	5:30 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	10:45 AM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/10/2025 5:30:00 AM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/10/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Greyhound US	5h 15m	5:30 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	10:45 AM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/10/2025 5:30:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/10/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Badger Bus	4h 45m	3:30 PM	Minneapolis	University	8:15 PM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	Economy	$51	A Bus from Badger Bus goes from University, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/10/2025 3:30:00 PM to Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/10/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 55m	7:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	1:40 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/11/2025 7:45:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/11/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	5h 30m	7:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	1:15 PM	Madison, WI	University Wisconsin-Madison	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/11/2025 7:45:00 AM to University Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/11/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Greyhound US	5h 15m	5:30 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	10:45 AM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/11/2025 5:30:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/11/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Greyhound US	5h 50m	11:50 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	5:40 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/11/2025 11:50:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/11/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	5h 50m	2:00 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	7:50 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 8/11/2025 2:00:00 PM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 8/11/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Frequency of bus connections between Minneapolis and Madison, WI

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Minneapolis to Madison, WI. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Minneapolis and Madison, WI.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 24 buses from Minneapolis to Madison, WI, while Night sees the fewest connections between Minneapolis and Madison, WI, with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus from Minneapolis to Madison, WI

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Badger Bus that travel 11 times every day by bus from Minneapolis to Madison, WI in one click! Book your bus ticket from Minneapolis to Madison, WI starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus	$35
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Latest Bus	2:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	233.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and Badger Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Minneapolis to Madison, WI

Every day, 11 buses from 3 bus companies leave Minneapolis for Madison, WI: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/03

Monday 08/04

Tuesday 08/05

Wednesday 08/06

Thursday 08/07

$35

Friday 08/08

$44

Saturday 08/09

$46

Sunday 08/10

$40

Monday 08/11

$41

Tuesday 08/12

$41

Wednesday 08/13

Thursday 08/14

$35

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

$36

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

Thursday 08/21

$34

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

Sunday 08/24

Monday 08/25

Tuesday 08/26

Wednesday 08/27

Thursday 08/28

Friday 08/29

$40

Saturday 08/30

The cheapest time to travel from Minneapolis to Madison, WI

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

With a price starting from $35, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Minneapolis to Madison, WI. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $46.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Minneapolis to Madison, WI, with $35. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $37.

How to save money travelling from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Madison, WI are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Minneapolis to Madison, WI

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

Greyhound US from Minneapolis to Madison, WI

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

Cheapest Price	$36
Fastest Bus	5h 15m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Last Bus	11:50 AM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	8/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Minneapolis and Madison, WI

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

Fourth Street North Transit Station

3rd Avenue North 318

University

Huron Blvd. & Delaware Street SE

Hawthorne Bus Center

Hawthorne Ave 950

Hawthorne Ave & 10th St N

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 Minneapolis to Madison, WI

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

FAQs about the Minneapolis to Madison, WI bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 5h 55m to reach Madison, WI. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $92. 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 Minneapolis to Madison, WI each day?

Every day, the Minneapolis to Madison, WI bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Minneapolis to Madison, WI is offered by Badger Bus and takes 4h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $49. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Madison, WI from Minneapolis starts at 12:15 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 Minneapolis to Madison, WI?

The latest bus trip departing from Minneapolis for Madison, WI starts at 2:00 PM. 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 Minneapolis Madison, WI route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Minneapolis 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, Greyhound US and Badger Bus.

What can I take with me on the Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Madison, WI on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Minneapolis and to Madison, WI

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