How far is Lafayette from Madison?

About 227 miles (366 km) separate Lafayette and Madison.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Lafayette to Madison leave from CityBus Center and arrive at UW Memorial Union. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Lafayette to Madison from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lafayette to Madison on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:15pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	7h 25m	6:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:15pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	7h 45m	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:03 AM EST.

Get from Lafayette to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

7h 25mAverage Duration

220 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Lafayette and Madison?

Stops in Lafayette

A - CityBus Center

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$51

11/17

$51

Today

No data

11/19

$38

11/20

$39

11/21

$59

11/22

$59

11/23

$63

The cheapest trip from Lafayette, IN to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $63 for a bus ticket from Lafayette, IN to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-19.