What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Madison?

The distance between Indianapolis and Madison is approximately 457 km (284 miles).

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

Buses departing from Greyhound Amtrak Station in Indianapolis will take you to UW Memorial Union in Madison.

Bus Indianapolis to Madison from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Madison on November 20
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 10:40 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 $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

10h 5mAverage Duration

457 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,379 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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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 travelling from Indianapolis to Madison, WI by bus

What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Madison?
The distance between Indianapolis and Madison is approximately 457 km (284 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Indianapolis to Madison?
Buses departing from Greyhound Amtrak Station in Indianapolis will take you to UW Memorial Union in Madison.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$82

11-18

$133

Today

$75

11-20

$78

11-21

$62

11-22

No data

11-23

No data

11-24

$82

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $62

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 $62 to $149 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 $62 which is on 2025-11-21.

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.