Bus Madison, WI to Milwaukee - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Madison, WI to Milwaukee

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Madison, WI to Milwaukee from various bus operators like Badger Bus, FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

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$18

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$16

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 45m	1:25 PM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	3:10 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 9/8/2026 1:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	1h 25m	1:45 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	3:10 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 9/8/2026 1:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Greyhound US	1h 25m	7:00 PM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	8:25 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 9/8/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Badger Bus	1h 35m	6:30 AM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	8:05 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Badger Bus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 9/8/2026 6:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Badger Bus	1h 30m	10:00 AM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	11:30 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Badger Bus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 9/8/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 45m	1:25 PM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	3:10 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 9/10/2026 1:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	1h 25m	1:45 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	3:10 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 9/10/2026 1:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Greyhound US	1h 20m	6:00 PM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	7:20 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 9/10/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Badger Bus	1h 35m	6:30 AM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	8:05 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Badger Bus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 9/10/2026 6:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Badger Bus	1h 30m	10:00 AM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	11:30 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Badger Bus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 9/10/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Madison, WI to Milwaukee is $16 on 9/10/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Madison, WI and Milwaukee

See here how frequent the connections between Madison, WI and Milwaukee are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Madison, WI to Milwaukee. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Madison, WI and Milwaukee.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 buses from Madison, WI to Milwaukee, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Madison, WI and Milwaukee, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Madison, WI to Milwaukee

Compare all providers like Badger Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 13 times every day by bus from Madison, WI to Milwaukee in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madison, WI to Milwaukee starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	1h 20m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	13 Ø
Distance	74.9 miles
Bus Companies	Badger Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Madison, WI to Milwaukee

Every day, 13 buses from 3 bus companies leave Madison, WI for Milwaukee: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

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Sunday 09/06

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Tuesday 09/08

$18

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

$16

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Sunday 09/13

$19

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

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Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$20

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Saturday 09/26

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Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

$17

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Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Madison, WI to Milwaukee

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Madison, WI to Milwaukee, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $16, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madison, WI to Milwaukee. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madison, WI to Milwaukee, with $16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

How to save money travelling from Madison, WI to Milwaukee

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Madison, WI to Milwaukee in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Madison, WI to Milwaukee, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Madison, WI to Milwaukee are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Madison, WI and Milwaukee

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Madison, WI and Milwaukee.

Dutch Mill Park & Ride

E Broadway

University Wisconsin-Madison

North Lake Street 200

Bus Stop

Memorial Union Building

Langdon Street 800

Chazen Museum

University Avenue 750-800

Intermodal Station

W. St Paul's Ave 433

Central Bus Station

4960 S. 13th St. Park

Badger

N James Lovell St 635

S84 & Adler

S84 & Oconnor #6533

Service and Comfort on the bus from Madison, WI to Milwaukee

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Madison, WI to Milwaukee? Or which bus companies serve the route Madison, WI to Milwaukee? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Madison, WI to Milwaukee bus

How much does a Madison, WI Milwaukee bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 1h 45m to reach Milwaukee. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Madison, WI to Milwaukee?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $22. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Milwaukee.

On average, how many connections are available from Madison, WI to Milwaukee each day?

Every day, the Madison, WI to Milwaukee bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Madison, WI to Milwaukee take?

The fastest bus from Madison, WI to Milwaukee is offered by Greyhound US and takes 1h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $16. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Madison, WI to Milwaukee?

The earliest bus arriving in Milwaukee from Madison, WI starts at 6:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Madison, WI to Milwaukee?

The latest bus trip departing from Madison, WI for Milwaukee starts at 6:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Madison, WI Milwaukee route?

When traveling by bus from Madison, WI to Milwaukee, passengers can travel with Badger Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Madison, WI and Milwaukee?

You can check all the direct connections between Madison, WI and Milwaukee by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Badger Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Madison, WI to Milwaukee bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Madison, WI Milwaukee bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Madison, WI Milwaukee bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Madison, WI to Milwaukee on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Madison, WI to Milwaukee

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Madison, WI and to Milwaukee

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Madison, WI and to Milwaukee. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!