WI → WI · about 74 miles
Milwaukee to Madison bus schedule
Jefferson Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound run 21 direct buses a week from Milwaukee to Madison. The fastest takes 1 hour 20 minutes; the first bus leaves at 8:55 AM and the last at 5:10 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $24 one way.
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- Buses a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 1h 20m
- First bus
- 8:55 AM
- Last bus
- 5:10 PM
- Standard fare
- $24
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for FlixBus and Greyhound aren't listed here.
7 of the 21 buses a week stop at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:55 AM | 10:15 AM | 1h 20m | Daily | Milwaukee (Amtrak Intermodal) to Madison (University of WI) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $24Book (carrier website) |
| 10:40 AM | 12:25 PM | 1h 45m | Daily | Milwaukee WI - General Mitchell Airport Terminal Bus (MKB) to Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD) | FlixBus Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 5:10 PM | 6:40 PM | 1h 30m | Daily | Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN) | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
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Where the bus stops in Madison
Return trip: Madison to Milwaukee
Questions
How long is the bus from Milwaukee to Madison?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 20 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 30 minutes.
How much is the bus from Milwaukee to Madison?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $24. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for FlixBus and Greyhound aren't listed here; check their websites.
What time is the first bus from Milwaukee to Madison?
The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:10 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Milwaukee to Madison?
Jefferson Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Milwaukee?
Buses to Madison leave from Milwaukee (Amtrak Intermodal) and Milwaukee WI - General Mitchell Airport Terminal Bus (MKB).
Does the bus from Milwaukee to Madison stop at General Mitchell International Airport?
Yes, 7 of the 21 a week: at Milwaukee WI - General Mitchell Airport Terminal Bus (MKB).