The average bus between South Bend and Madison takes 11h and the fastest bus takes 7h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Bend 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.
Buses run twice daily between South Bend and Madison. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Bend is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Madison at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

7h • 1 change

6h 30m • 1 change
Arrives next day

15h 55m • 1 change

7h • 1 change

6h 30m • 1 change
Arrives next day

15h 55m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from South Bend 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.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Madison. However, there are services departing from South Bend station and arriving at Madison station via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
South Bend to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Book your South Bend to Madison bus tickets online with Flixbus USA, Barons Bus and Greyhound USA.
The distance between South Bend and Madison is 301.4 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Madison via Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 5m.