Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Madison, WI

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TodayAug 30
from US$87
TomorrowAug 31
from US$86
MonSep 1
from US$85
TueSep 2
WedSep 3
from US$52
ThuSep 4
from US$63
FriSep 5
from US$65
SatSep 6

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: North Lake St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: North Lake St
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Madison

Bus
Average PriceUS$52 - US$109Average Duration11h 25m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$103 - US$160Average Duration10h 15m
47kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Madison

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Madison. The journey takes about 11 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
11h 25mAverage Duration
US$52Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Madison, WI: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$73
Average Bus Trip Duration11h 25m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure6:40am
Distance517 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to Madison Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Detroit to Madison from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Madison from Detroit, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Detroit, MI - Madison, WI

  1. What is the travel distance from Detroit to Madison?

    It's about 527 km (327 miles) from Detroit to Madison.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Madison?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at UW Memorial Union, in Madison.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-28
US$61
08-29
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Today
US$67
08-31
US$79
09-01
US$77
09-02
No data
09-03
US$56
09-04
US$56
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Madison, WI was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of US$56

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Detroit, MI to Madison, WI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$56 to US$81 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$56 which is on 2025-09-03.

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Detroit to Madison, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Detroit to Madison.

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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