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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 Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$82
tomorrow
$50
Thursday
$49
Friday
Saturday
$51
Sunday
$55
Monday
$50

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 15m 10:25 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:40 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum  Economy $82
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Madison, WI via Lafayette, IN, you can save more than $36? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      9h 55m
      0
      6:40 AM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      8:15 AM
      Lafayette, IN
      Next to CityBus Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 2h 30m
    • FlixBus
      5h 50m
      0
      10:45 AM
      Lafayette, IN
      Next to CityBus Center
      3:35 PM
      Madison, WI
      Dutch Mill Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $35
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $36

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 20m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 3:50 PM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison  Economy $50
FlixBus 7h 5m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 3:35 PM Madison, WI W Transfer Point  Economy $50
Greyhound US 10h 10m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:50 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum  Economy $56
Greyhound US 9h 55m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:35 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride  Economy $56
Greyhound US 9h 15m 10:25 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:40 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum  Economy $62

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 8h 5m 5:20 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 12:25 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride  Economy $49
Greyhound US 10h 10m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:50 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum  Economy $49
Greyhound US 9h 55m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:35 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride  Economy $50
Greyhound US 8h 25m 5:20 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 12:45 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum  Economy $50
Greyhound US 9h 15m 10:25 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:40 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum  Economy $52

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 20m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 3:50 PM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison  Economy $51
FlixBus 7h 5m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 3:35 PM Madison, WI W Transfer Point  Economy $51
Greyhound US 9h 55m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:35 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride  Economy $52
Greyhound US 10h 10m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:50 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum  Economy $53
Greyhound US 8h 5m 5:20 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 12:25 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride  Economy $55

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 8h 25m 5:20 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 12:45 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum  Economy $55
Greyhound US 10h 10m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:50 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum  Economy $55
Greyhound US 8h 5m 5:20 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 12:25 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride  Economy $55
Greyhound US 9h 55m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:35 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride  Economy $55
Greyhound US 9h 15m 10:25 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:40 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum  Economy $70
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Madison, WI via Lafayette, IN, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      9h 55m
      0
      6:40 AM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      8:15 AM
      Lafayette, IN
      Next to CityBus Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 2h 30m
    • FlixBus
      5h 50m
      0
      10:45 AM
      Lafayette, IN
      Next to CityBus Center
      3:35 PM
      Madison, WI
      Dutch Mill Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $35
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 5m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 3:35 PM Madison, WI W Transfer Point  Economy $50
FlixBus 7h 20m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 3:50 PM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison  Economy $50
Greyhound US 8h 25m 5:20 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 12:45 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum  Economy $50
Greyhound US 10h 10m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:50 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum  Economy $50
Greyhound US 8h 5m 5:20 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 12:25 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride  Economy $50

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI is $45 on 11/5/2026. 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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Indianapolis to Madison, WI. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Indianapolis and Madison, WI.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 32 buses from Indianapolis to Madison, WI, while Night sees the fewest connections between Indianapolis and Madison, WI, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI in one click! Book your bus ticket from Indianapolis to Madison, WI starting from $45!

Cheapest Bus $45
Fastest Bus 6h 5m
Earliest Bus 10:25 AM
Latest Bus 10:25 AM
Daily Bus Routes 8 Ø
Distance 283.9 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Indianapolis to Madison, WI

Every day, 8 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 11/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/01
Monday 11/02
Tuesday 11/03
$60
Wednesday 11/04
$50
Thursday 11/05
$45
Friday 11/06
Saturday 11/07
$51
Sunday 11/08
$49
Monday 11/09
$46
Tuesday 11/10
$53
Wednesday 11/11
$53
Thursday 11/12
$50
Friday 11/13
Saturday 11/14
$47
Sunday 11/15
Monday 11/16
$49
Tuesday 11/17
$62
Wednesday 11/18
Thursday 11/19
Friday 11/20
Saturday 11/21
Sunday 11/22
Monday 11/23
$66
Tuesday 11/24
$68
Wednesday 11/25
$92
Thursday 11/26
$66
Friday 11/27
$67
Saturday 11/28

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 $45, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $53.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Indianapolis to Madison, WI, with $45. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $49.

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

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $50
Fastest Bus 6h 5m
Earliest Bus 9:30 AM
Last Bus 9:30 AM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 10/9/2026

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.

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 $45 and takes 7h 5m 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 $45 and $86. 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 8 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 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $50. 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 10:25 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 10:25 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 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 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Indianapolis to Madison, WI?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 8 daily trips between Indianapolis and Madison, WI. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Indianapolis to Madison, WI?

Prices and availability for 8 trips between Indianapolis and Madison, WI change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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