What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Madison?

Indianapolis and Madison are 284 miles (457 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Indianapolis to Madison start their journey at Greyhound Amtrak Station and wind up at UW Memorial Union. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Indianapolis to Madison from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Madison on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30am	Downtown Transit Center	7h 20m	3:50pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30am	Downtown Transit Center	7h 5m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
	Bus	5:15am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	11h 20m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 55m	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	10h 50m	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Madison on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30am	Downtown Transit Center	7h 20m	3:50pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30am	Downtown Transit Center	7h 5m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
	Bus	5:15am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	11h 20m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 55m	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	10h 50m	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:12 AM EST.

Get from Indianapolis to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

10h 5mAverage Duration

279 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,314 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.

Amtrak

4/55,584 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,372 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 Indianapolis and Madison?

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

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

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

11/12

$42

11/13

$45

Today

$57

11/15

$45

11/16

$50

11/17

No data

11/18

No data

11/19

$41

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $103 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Amtrak 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.