MN → WI · about 231 miles
Minneapolis to Madison bus schedule
Jefferson Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound run 23 direct buses a week from Minneapolis to Madison. The fastest takes 5 hours 30 minutes; the first bus leaves at 7:45 AM and the last at 2:00 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $29 one way.
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- Buses a week
- 23
- Fastest trip
- 5h 30m
- First bus
- 7:45 AM
- Last bus
- 2:00 PM
- Standard fare
- $29
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45 AM | 1:15 PM | 5h 30m | Daily | Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN) | FlixBus Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 10:45 AM | 5:45 PM | 7h 00m | Daily | Minneapolis to Madison (University of WI) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $29Book (carrier website) |
| 1:20 PM | 6:50 PM | 5h 30m | Daily | Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN) | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 2:00 PM | 9:05 PM | 7h 05m | Thu, Sun | Minneapolis to Madison (University of WI) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $29Book (carrier website) |
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Where to catch the bus in Minneapolis
Where the bus stops in Madison
Return trip: Madison to Minneapolis
Questions
How long is the bus from Minneapolis to Madison?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours.
How much is the bus from Minneapolis to Madison?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $29. 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 Minneapolis to Madison?
The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM (Daily) and the last at 2:00 PM (Thu, Sun).
Which bus companies go from Minneapolis to Madison?
Jefferson Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Minneapolis?
Buses to Madison leave from Minneapolis (Bus Station).