How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to Madison?

The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Madison start from $80. The average price for this route is around $146. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Detroit to Madison?

The average bus travel time from Detroit to Madison is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 525 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 20m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Detroit to Madison route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Detroit to Madison?

The earliest bus departs from Detroit to Madison at 7:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to Madison?

A bus trip from Detroit to Madison generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Detroit to Madison?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11828 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to Madison?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Detroit to Madison?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Detroit to Madison?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Detroit to Madison from $73 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Detroit to Madison on January 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 35m	3:50pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 20m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	11h 40m	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 40m	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	11h 20m	6:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Madison on January 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 40m	1:05pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 20m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 35m	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	11h 40m	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	11h 20m	6:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Madison on January 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 40m	1:05pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 20m	12:45pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest

Next departures for Detroit to Madison on January 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 40m	1:05pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 20m	12:45pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest

Next departures for Detroit to Madison on January 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	11h 40m	7:00pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 20m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 35m	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 40m	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	11h 20m	6:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Madison on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 40m	1:05pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 20m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 35m	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	11h 40m	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	11h 20m	6:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 9:40 AM EST.

Get from Detroit to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

525 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Madison?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,914 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,479 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI to Madison, WI by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to Madison?
The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Madison start from $80. The average price for this route is around $146. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Detroit to Madison?
The average bus travel time from Detroit to Madison is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 525 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Detroit to Madison route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Detroit to Madison?
The earliest bus departs from Detroit to Madison at 7:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to Madison?
A bus trip from Detroit to Madison generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Detroit to Madison?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11828 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to Madison?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Detroit to Madison?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Detroit to Madison?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-03

$146

01-04

$151

Today

$108

01-06

$99

01-07

No data

01-08

No data

01-09

$91

01-10

$97

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Madison, WI was searched and found on Jan 9, 2026 with a price of $91

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

You can expect to pay from $91 to $154 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2026-01-09.