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

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Madison by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to MadisonbusFlixBus 2514
    7h 20m
    $40–160

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusbusVan Galder
    9h 38m
    $57–343

  3. Drive 326.2 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Madisoncar326.2 mi
    5h 36m
    $60–86

  4. Fly Indianapolis to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeIND - MSN
    6h 1m
    $99–604

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusbusVan Galder
    8h 25m
    $58–138

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

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeIND - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    7h 15m
    $177–477

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeORD - MSN
    7h 19m
    $96–496

Indianapolis to Madison by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $40–160 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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