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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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Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | North Lake St | South Bend | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | North Lake St | South Bend | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | South Bend | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | North Lake St | South Bend | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | South Bend | No tags |
Get from Madison to South Bend
The journey takes about 5 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madison, WI to South Bend 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 Madison to South Bend?
The cheapest bus tickets from Madison to South Bend start from $58. The average price for this route is around $81. 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 Madison to South Bend?
The average bus travel time from Madison to South Bend is 5h 45m, covering a distance of 302 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 39m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Madison to South Bend route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Madison to South Bend?
The earliest bus departs from Madison to South Bend at 1:25pm. And the latest bus departs at 1:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madison to South Bend?
A bus trip from Madison to South Bend generates an estimated 8 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 Madison to South Bend?
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 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madison to South Bend?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Madison to South Bend?
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 Madison to South Bend?
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 Madison, WI to South Bend was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $98To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madison, WI to South Bend, as early as possible.
