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The average bus between Kentucky and Madison takes 11h 41m and the fastest bus takes 10h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kentucky to Madison. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 41m
Duration
451 mi
Distance
$105
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
  2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
10h 25m
$69–128

Kentucky to Madison bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Kentucky and Madison. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Kentucky is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Madison at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 11h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches11h 35m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches10h 55m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches10h 25m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USARockland Coaches14h 10m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches11h 10m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches12h 25m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches11h 35m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches10h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches11h 10m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches12h 25m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches11h 35m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches10h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches11h 10m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches12h 25m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches11h 35m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches10h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches11h 10m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches12h 25m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches11h 35m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches10h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches11h 10m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches12h 25m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches11h 35m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches10h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches11h 10m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches12h 25m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches11h 35m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USARockland Coaches10h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kentucky to Madison? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Kentucky to Madison.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 451.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 41m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Chicago Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 10h 25m.

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