What is the distance between Bloomington and Madison?

Bloomington and Madison are 309 miles (498 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bloomington to Madison?

If you're headed to Madison from Bloomington, chances are that your bus will depart from Bloomington Transit Center and arrive at UW Memorial Union. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Bloomington to Madison from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bloomington to Madison on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:35am	Bloomington Transit Center	13h 5m	6:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	6:35am	Bloomington Transit Center	13h 20m	6:55pm	North Lake St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:00pm	Bloomington Transit Center	23h 40m	6:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:00pm	Bloomington Transit Center	23h 55m	6:55pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	6:35am	Bloomington Transit Center	13h 20m	6:55pm	North Lake St	No tags

Get from Bloomington to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

18h 5mAverage Duration

308 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Bloomington and Madison?

Stops in Bloomington

A - Bloomington Transit Center

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bloomington, IN to Madison, WI by bus

What is the distance between Bloomington and Madison?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bloomington to 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

No data

11/18

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Today

$62

11/20

$83

11/21

$116

11/22

$66

11/23

No data

11/24

$104

The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IN to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 19, 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 Bloomington, IN to Madison, WI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $62 to $117 for a bus ticket from Bloomington, IN to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-11-22.