The average bus between Springfield and Madison takes 8h 28m and the fastest bus takes 7h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Springfield 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 Springfield and Madison. The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Springfield is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Madison at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Madison. However, there are services departing from Springfield station and arriving at Madison station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Springfield to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Book your Springfield to Madison bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Vangalder Bus.
The distance between Springfield and Madison is 364.3 km. The road distance is 598 km.
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Chicago Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 8h 55m.