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How to get fromMadison to Indianapolisby bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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      bus bus 8h 40m • 1 change

      $57–89

    •  – 

      bus bus 7h 15m • Direct

      $45–66

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    9h 54m
    $126–226

  3. Drive  325.4 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Indianapoliscar car 325.4 mi
    5h 42m
    $56–81

  4. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSN - IND
    6h 5m
    $74–464

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    8h 12m
    $56–106

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    6h 14m
    $526–902

  7. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    7h 33m
    $105–662

Madison to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Madison to Indianapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly.

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