Bus Columbus, OH to Madison, WI - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI

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

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$83

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 50m	4:50 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	6:40 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/5/2025 4:50:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Greyhound US	15h 10m	4:50 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	7:00 PM	Madison, WI	University Wisconsin-Madison	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/5/2025 4:50:00 AM to University Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	14h 15m	11:30 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	12:45 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/5/2025 11:30:00 PM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
FlixBus	14h 35m	11:30 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	1:05 PM	Madison, WI	University Wisconsin-Madison	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/5/2025 11:30:00 PM to University Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Greyhound US	20h 35m	2:30 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	10:05 AM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/5/2025 2:30:00 PM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI via Chicago, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  11h 35m
  
  0
  
  11:30 PM
  
  Columbus, OH
  ABM Public Parking
  
  6:10 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $49
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:30:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
- Busbud
  
  3h 50m
  
  0
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  10:05 AM
  
  Madison, WI
  Dutch Mill Park & Ride
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/7/2025 6:15:00 AM to Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Travel Time is 1h 40m shorter, and you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 40m	10:05 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	12:45 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$81	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:05:00 PM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Greyhound US	16h 0m	10:05 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	1:05 PM	Madison, WI	University Wisconsin-Madison	Economy	$81	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:05:00 PM to University Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Greyhound US	20h 35m	2:30 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	10:05 AM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 PM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m
Greyhound US	14h 50m	4:50 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	6:40 PM	Madison, WI	W Transfer Point	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/8/2025 4:50:00 AM to W Transfer Point, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Greyhound US	15h 10m	4:50 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	7:00 PM	Madison, WI	University Wisconsin-Madison	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/8/2025 4:50:00 AM to University Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI is $80 on 12/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Columbus, OH and Madison, WI

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Columbus, OH and Madison, WI.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 6 buses from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Columbus, OH and Madison, WI, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI in one click! Book your bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI starting from $80!

Cheapest Bus	$80
Fastest Bus	13h 15m
Earliest Bus	4:50 AM
Latest Bus	10:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	394.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Columbus, OH for Madison, WI: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

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Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$83

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$81

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$96

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI

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

With a price starting from $81, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $83.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI, with $81. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $82.

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

All bus stations and stops in Columbus, OH and Madison, WI

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

Greyhound Bus Station

E Town St 111

University

N High St 1739

N Wilson

ABM Public Parking

E Rich Street 100

E Main St & S Lazelle St

E Main St 139

Dutch Mill Park & Ride

E Broadway

Bus Stop

Memorial Union Building

Langdon Street 800

Chazen Museum

University Avenue 750-800

E Washington at E Johnson

Service and Comfort on the bus from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI

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

FAQs about the Columbus, OH to Madison, WI bus

How much does a Columbus, OH Madison, WI bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $80 and takes 14h 40m to reach Madison, WI. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $80 and $96. 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 Columbus, OH to Madison, WI each day?

Every day, the Columbus, OH to Madison, WI bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI is offered by FlixBus and takes 13h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $83. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Madison, WI from Columbus, OH starts at 4:50 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 Columbus, OH to Madison, WI?

The latest bus trip departing from Columbus, OH for Madison, WI starts at 10:05 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 Columbus, OH Madison, WI route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Columbus, OH and Madison, WI?

You can check all the direct connections between Columbus, OH 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Columbus, OH and to Madison, WI

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