What's the distance between Madison and Detroit by coach?

The distance between Madison and Detroit by coach is approximately 327 miles (527 km).

How can I travel from Madison to Detroit avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Madison to Detroit from £44 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Madison to Detroit on 25 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:45	North Lake St	15h 10m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	13:20	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	9h 50m	00:10	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	11:00	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	12h 10m	00:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:25	North Lake St	11h 35m	06:00	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	10:50	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	11h 10m	23:00	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Madison to Detroit on 26 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:25	North Lake St	11h 35m	06:00	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	13:20	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	9h 50m	00:10	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	05:30	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	14h 10m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:45	North Lake St	15h 10m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	10:50	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	11h 10m	23:00	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Madison to Detroit on 28 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:45	North Lake St	12h 55m	20:40	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	8h 50m	20:40	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	05:30	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	14h 10m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:25	North Lake St	11h 35m	06:00	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	05:30	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	14h 10m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Madison to Detroit on 29 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:25	North Lake St	11h 35m	06:00	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	8h 50m	20:40	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	11:00	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	12h 10m	00:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
	06:45	North Lake St	12h 55m	20:40	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:40	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	11h 20m	06:00	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 21:39 CST.

Get from Madison to Detroit

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

11h 35mAverage duration

321 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Madison and Detroit?

Stops in Madison

A
UW Memorial Union
800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53715, USA
B
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
4 Collins Ct, Madison, WI 53716, USA

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Madison, WI to Detroit, MI

What's the distance between Madison and Detroit by coach?
The distance between Madison and Detroit by coach is approximately 327 miles (527 km).
How can I travel from Madison to Detroit avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£70

23/11

£79

Today

£73

25/11

£127

26/11

£127

27/11

£61

28/11

£67

29/11

£106

The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £61

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 Detroit, MI as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £61 to £399 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £61, which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Amtrak 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.