How far is Indianapolis from Madison by coach?

The journey from Madison to Indianapolis by coach covers an approximate distance of 284 miles (457 km).

Is there a way to reach Indianapolis from Madison without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Madison to Indianapolis from £32 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Madison to Indianapolis on 20 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:25	North Lake St	8h 30m	02:55	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:40	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	8h 15m	02:55	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	15:00	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	1d 10h	02:50	Greyhound Amtrak Station	No tags
	13:25	North Lake St	8h 55m	23:20	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	17:25	North Lake St	10h	04:25	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Madison to Indianapolis on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:45	North Lake St	7h 15m	15:00	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
	10:50	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	7h	18:50	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	15:00	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	1d 10h	02:50	Greyhound Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:25	North Lake St	8h 30m	02:55	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	13:25	North Lake St	8h 55m	23:20	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Madison to Indianapolis on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:45	North Lake St	7h 15m	15:00	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
	10:50	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	7h	18:50	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	15:00	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	1d 10h	02:50	Greyhound Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:25	North Lake St	8h 30m	02:55	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	13:25	North Lake St	8h 55m	23:20	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:27 CST.

Get from Madison to Indianapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

8h 30mAverage duration

283 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,384 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Madison and Indianapolis?

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

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

How far is Indianapolis from Madison by coach?
The journey from Madison to Indianapolis by coach covers an approximate distance of 284 miles (457 km).
Is there a way to reach Indianapolis from Madison without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. 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

18/11

£40

19/11

£63

Today

£41

21/11

£47

22/11

£44

23/11

£41

24/11

£45

25/11

£44

The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Indianapolis was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £40

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 Indianapolis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £40 to £279 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £41, which is on 2025-11-23.

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.