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How to get fromIndianapolis to Madisonby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Madison by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2514
    7h 20m
    $50–85

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    9h 38m
    $85–182

  3. Drive 326.2 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Madisoncar car 326.2 mi
    5h 40m
    $60–86

  4. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane IND - MSN
    6h 6m
    $89–604

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    8h 18m
    $53–107

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    7h 11m
    $446–1,207

Indianapolis to Madison by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Madison 6 times a week. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly.

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