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 $104 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bloomington to Madison on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Bloomington Transit Center	18h 5m	12:45pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00am	Bloomington Transit Center	9h 35m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
	Bus	7:00am	Bloomington Transit Center	9h 50m	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Bloomington Transit Center	18h 25m	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:44 PM EST.

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

Where are the popular stops in Bloomington and Madison?

Stops in Bloomington

A
Bloomington Transit Center
301 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

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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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

11/21

$116

11/22

$66

Today

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11/24

$104

11/25

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11/26

$127

11/27

$108

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The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IN to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $66

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 $66 to $128 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 $104 which is on 2025-11-24.