What is the distance between Cincinnati and Madison?

About 373 miles (602 km) separate Cincinnati and Madison.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cincinnati to Madison?

If you're headed to Madison from Cincinnati, chances are that your bus will leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at UW Memorial Union. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Cincinnati to Madison from $54 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Madison on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	17h 35m	10:05am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cincinnati to Madison on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	9h 35m	3:50pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	9h 20m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	15h 55m	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	17h 35m	10:05am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	9h 50m	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	15h 40m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Madison on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	9h 35m	3:50pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	9h 20m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	15h 55m	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	17h 35m	10:05am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	9h 50m	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	15h 40m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:06 PM EST.

Get from Cincinnati to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

15h 35mAverage Duration

370 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Madison?

Stops in Cincinnati

A - Greyhound Station

B - Northland Blvd

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cincinnati to Madison, WI by bus

What is the distance between Cincinnati and Madison?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cincinnati to Madison?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

$109

11/12

$71

Today

$69

11/14

$61

11/15

$54

11/16

No data

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The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $54

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

You can expect to pay from $54 to $109 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.