What is the distance between Madison and Lafayette?

The distance separating Madison and Lafayette is 227 miles (366 km).

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

If you're headed to Lafayette from Madison, chances are that your bus will leave from UW Memorial Union and arrive at CityBus Center. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Madison to Lafayette from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Madison to Lafayette on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	3:00pm	North Lake St	14h 40m	6:40am	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	3:10pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	14h 30m	6:40am	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	1:30pm	North Lake St	7h 25m	9:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	1:45pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	7h 10m	9:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	12h 25m	6:40am	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags

Get from Madison to Lafayette

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

7h 15mAverage Duration

224 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,361 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.

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,381 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 Madison and Lafayette?

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Stops in Lafayette

A - CityBus Center

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

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

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

$45

11/17

No data

Today

$42

11/19

No data

11/20

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11/21

$44

11/22

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11/23

$48

The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Lafayette, IN was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $42

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 Lafayette, IN, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $42 to $280 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Lafayette, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually 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.