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Compare all timetables for the bus from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY

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

today
$74
tomorrow
$59
Tuesday
$59
Wednesday
$61
Thursday
Friday
$74
Saturday
$72

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 10h 50m 1:25 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 1:15 AM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $74
FlixBus 10h 30m 1:45 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride 1:15 AM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $74
Greyhound US 10h 45m 7:00 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 6:45 AM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $80
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY via Chicago, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 0m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Madison, WI
      Dutch Mill Park & Ride
      9:55 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • Greyhound US
      6h 45m
      0
      10:15 AM
      Chicago
      Canal & Van Buren
      6:00 PM
      Louisville, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $34
    Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 10h 50m 1:25 PM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 1:15 AM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $59
FlixBus 14h 10m 6:45 AM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 9:55 PM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 13h 55m 7:00 AM Madison, WI W Transfer Point 9:55 PM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $60
Greyhound US 10h 45m 7:00 PM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 6:45 AM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY via Chicago, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      17h 15m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Madison, WI
      Chazen Museum
      10:05 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 8h 5m
    • Greyhound US
      6h 5m
      0
      6:10 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      1:15 PM
      Louisville, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $32
    Travel time is 5h 30m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 10m 6:45 AM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 9:55 PM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $59
FlixBus 13h 55m 7:00 AM Madison, WI W Transfer Point 9:55 PM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 16h 0m 1:45 PM Madison, WI W Transfer Point 6:45 AM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $64
Greyhound US 10h 45m 7:00 PM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 6:45 AM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY via Chicago, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      10h 45m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Madison, WI
      Chazen Museum
      10:05 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • Greyhound US
      6h 55m
      0
      10:50 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      6:45 AM
      Louisville, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $32
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 0m 1:45 PM Madison, WI W Transfer Point 6:45 AM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $61
Greyhound US 10h 45m 7:00 PM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 6:45 AM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $61
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY via Chicago, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      10h 45m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Madison, WI
      Chazen Museum
      10:05 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • Greyhound US
      6h 55m
      0
      10:50 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      6:45 AM
      Louisville, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $32
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 10m 6:45 AM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 9:55 PM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $74
FlixBus 13h 55m 7:00 AM Madison, WI W Transfer Point 9:55 PM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $75
FlixBus 10h 30m 1:45 PM Madison, WI W Transfer Point 1:15 AM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $86
Greyhound US 10h 45m 7:00 PM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 6:45 AM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $87
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY via Chicago, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      10h 45m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Madison, WI
      Chazen Museum
      10:05 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • Greyhound US
      6h 55m
      0
      10:50 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      6:45 AM
      Louisville, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $32
    Travel Time is 0h 45m shorter, and you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 10m 6:45 AM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 9:55 PM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $72
FlixBus 10h 50m 1:25 PM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 1:15 AM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $73
FlixBus 13h 55m 7:00 AM Madison, WI W Transfer Point 9:55 PM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $73
Greyhound US 10h 45m 7:00 PM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 6:45 AM Louisville, KY Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $77
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY via Chicago, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      10h 45m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Madison, WI
      Chazen Museum
      10:05 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • Greyhound US
      6h 55m
      0
      10:50 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      6:45 AM
      Louisville, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $32
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY is $58 on 10/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Madison, WI and Louisville, KY

See here how frequent the connections between Madison, WI and Louisville, KY are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Madison, WI and Louisville, KY.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 13 buses from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Madison, WI and Louisville, KY, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 5 times every day by bus from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY starting from $58!

Cheapest Bus $58
Fastest Bus 11h 30m
Earliest Bus 1:25 PM
Latest Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 5 Ø
Distance 383.8 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Madison, WI for Louisville, KY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/18/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 10/18
$72
Monday 10/19
$59
Tuesday 10/20
$62
Wednesday 10/21
$61
Thursday 10/22
Friday 10/23
$74
Saturday 10/24
$72
Sunday 10/25
$74
Monday 10/26
$58
Tuesday 10/27
Wednesday 10/28
Thursday 10/29
$62
Friday 10/30
$72
Saturday 10/31
$70
Sunday 11/01
Monday 11/02
$68
Tuesday 11/03
Wednesday 11/04
$76
Thursday 11/05
$65
Friday 11/06
$75
Saturday 11/07
$72
Sunday 11/08
$68
Monday 11/09
$63
Tuesday 11/10
$68
Wednesday 11/11
$72
Thursday 11/12
Friday 11/13
Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $58, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $72.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY, with $59. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $61.

How to save money travelling from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY

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 Madison, WI to Louisville, KY 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 Madison, WI to Louisville, KY, 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 Madison, WI to Louisville, KY are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY

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

FlixBus from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $59
Fastest Bus 11h 30m
Earliest Bus 1:25 PM
Last Bus 1:45 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 9/24/2026

All bus stations and stops in Madison, WI and Louisville, KY

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY

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

FAQs about the Madison, WI to Louisville, KY bus

How much does a Madison, WI Louisville, KY bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $58 and takes 15h 10m to reach Louisville, KY. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $58 and $87. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Louisville, KY.

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

Every day, the Madison, WI to Louisville, KY bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY is offered by FlixBus and takes 11h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $74. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Louisville, KY from Madison, WI starts at 1:25 PM. 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 Madison, WI to Louisville, KY?

The latest bus trip departing from Madison, WI for Louisville, KY starts at 7:00 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 Madison, WI Louisville, KY route?

When traveling by bus from Madison, WI to Louisville, KY, 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 Madison, WI and Louisville, KY?

You can check all the direct connections between Madison, WI and Louisville, KY 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 Madison, WI to Louisville, KY 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 Madison, WI Louisville, KY 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 Madison, WI Louisville, KY 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 Madison, WI to Louisville, KY on your planned travel date.

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

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 5 daily trips between Madison, WI and Louisville, KY. 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 Madison, WI to Louisville, KY?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Madison, WI and Louisville, KY 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 Madison, WI to Louisville, KY

Economy
Economy

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

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