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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | St. Paul & N5th | University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center | Cheapest | |||||
 | Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield) | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | Fastest | |||||
| Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road. | North Lake St | No tags | |||||
 | Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road. | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | No tags | |||||
 | Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport | Madison Stop - East Johnson-East Johnson Street corner of E. Johnson St and N. Pinckney | No tags |
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average PriceUS$21 - US$40 | Average Duration1h 45m | 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly | ||
Train | Average PriceUS$39 - US$39 | Average Duration3h 6m | 11kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars |
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Milwaukee to MadisonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Madison. The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Milwaukee to Madison, WI: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Milwaukee - Madison, WI
How far is Milwaukee from Madison?
The distance between Milwaukee and Madison is around 122 km (76 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Milwaukee to Madison?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Milwaukee Airport, in Milwaukee, and end it at UW Memorial Union, in Madison.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Madison, WI was searched and found on Sep 23, 2025 with a price of US$16To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Milwaukee to Madison, WI, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$43 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$16 which is on 2025-09-23.
Usually Badger Bus, 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.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Milwaukee to Madison.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Milwaukee to Madison.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Milwaukee to Madison.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Milwaukee to Madison while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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