What is the travel distance from Madison to Indianapolis?

Madison and Indianapolis are 284 miles (457 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Madison to Indianapolis start their journey at UW Memorial Union and wind up at Greyhound Amtrak Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Madison to Indianapolis from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Madison to Indianapolis on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	3:00pm	North Lake St	9h 55m	1:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	3:10pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	9h 45m	1:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:20pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	15h 30m	12:50pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:20pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	17h 20m	2:40pm	Indianapolis Northeast	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:20pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	13h 45m	11:05am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

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 $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

8h 30mAverage Duration

283 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Madison and Indianapolis?

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 Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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FlixBus

3.5/511,420 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.

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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.

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

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

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

$64

11/22

$64

Today

$71

11/24

$71

11/25

$55

11/26

$87

11/27

$57

11/28

$54

The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $54

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 $54 to $355 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 $54 which is on 2025-11-28.

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.