What is the travel distance from Madison to Indianapolis?

It's about 457 km (284 miles) from Madison to Indianapolis.

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

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

Bus Madison to Indianapolis from $58 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Madison to Indianapolis on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	North Lake St	8h 30m	2:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	7:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	7h 45m	4:25am	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	3:00pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	1d 10h	2:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	No tags
	7:25pm	North Lake St	8h	4:25am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	8h 15m	2:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Madison to Indianapolis on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45am	North Lake St	7h 15m	3:00pm	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
	10:50am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	7h	6:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	North Lake St	8h 30m	2:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	1:25pm	North Lake St	8h 55m	11:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	5:25pm	North Lake St	10h	4:25am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Madison to Indianapolis on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45am	North Lake St	7h 15m	3:00pm	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
	10:50am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	7h	6:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	3:00pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	1d 10h	2:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	North Lake St	8h 30m	2:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	1:25pm	North Lake St	8h 55m	11:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:24 PM CST.

Get from Madison to Indianapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

8h 30mAverage Duration

457 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Madison and Indianapolis?

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

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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Amtrak

4/55,598 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

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Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$76

11-21

$93

Today

$93

11-23

$93

11-24

$96

11-25

$80

11-26

$126

11-27

$83

The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $76

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

You can expect to pay from $76 to $514 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-11-25.

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.