What is the distance between Madison and Lafayette?

The distance between Madison and Lafayette is around 366 km (227 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madison to Lafayette?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at UW Memorial Union, in Madison, and end it at CityBus Center, in Lafayette.

Bus Madison to Lafayette from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madison to Lafayette on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:25pm	North Lake St	8h 50m	3:15am	Lafayette Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	8h 35m	3:15am	Lafayette Bus Stop	Fastest

Next departures for Madison to Lafayette on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	North Lake St	6h	1:45pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	5h 45m	1:45pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	1:25pm	North Lake St	7h 15m	9:40pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	9h 25m	9:15pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	North Lake St	8h 50m	3:15am	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:40 PM CST.

Get from Madison to Lafayette

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

6h 55mAverage Duration

361 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,321 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Madison and Lafayette?

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Stops in Lafayette

A - CityBus Center

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madison, WI to Lafayette, IN by bus

What is the distance between Madison and Lafayette?
The distance between Madison and Lafayette is around 366 km (227 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madison to Lafayette?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at UW Memorial Union, in Madison, and end it at CityBus Center, in Lafayette.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$65

11-14

$64

Today

$70

11-16

$65

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The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Lafayette, IN was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $64

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madison, WI to Lafayette, IN, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $64 to $688 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Lafayette, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-11-16.