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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Indianapolis (W Vermont St) | UW Madison | Cheapest | ||||
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| Indianapolis (W Vermont St) | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | Fastest | ||||
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| Greyhound Amtrak Station | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus
| Indianapolis Bus Station | UW Madison | No tags | ||||
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| Indianapolis Bus Station | UW Madison | No tags | ||||
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| Indianapolis (W Vermont St) | UW Madison | No tags | ||||
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| Greyhound Amtrak Station | University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus
| Indianapolis Bus Station | UW Madison | No tags |
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Get from Indianapolis to Madison
The journey takes about 9 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just MX$878, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Indianapolis and Madison
Stops in Madison
- A
UW Memorial Union
800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53715, USA - B
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
4 Collins Ct, Madison, WI 53716, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Indianapolis to Madison, WI
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Madison?
The cheapest coach tickets from Indianapolis to Madison start from MX$878. The average price for this route is around MX$1,427. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Indianapolis to Madison?
The average bus journey time from Indianapolis to Madison is 9h 45m, covering a distance of 453 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Madison route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Indianapolis to Madison?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Madison at 02:15. And the latest bus departs at 11:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Madison?
A bus journey from Indianapolis to Madison produces an estimated 11.32475 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Madison?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 6497 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Madison?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Indianapolis to Madison?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Indianapolis to Madison?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Madison, WI was searched and found on 7 Oct 2026 with a price of MX$801To 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 MX$801 to MX$2,550 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 MX$801, which is on 2026-10-07.
Usually Amtrak, 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.
