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Journey Information

There are 31 intercity coaches per day from Madison to Milwaukee. Traveling by coach from Madison to Milwaukee usually takes around one hour and 35 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in just one hour and 15 minutes.

Distance76 mi (122 km)
Shortest duration1h 15m
Cheapest price£15.68
Trips per day31
Most frequent serviceBadger Bus
Coach lines6

Coach Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for coaches from Madison to Milwaukee

(Based on 35 ratings and reviews)

4.9

5.0

Malachi

18 March 2024- Visiting friends

Badger Bus

Pros: How fast and easy it was. Cons: More times available. Tips: Wear comfortable clothes.

5.0

Dorothy

31 December 2023- Vacation

Jefferson Lines

On time; no stops

5.0

Nidhi Umesh

13 October 2023- Solo travel

Amtrak Thruway

Pros: Hassle free trip. Cons: nothing much. Tips: Enjoy the ride.

5.0

TaMya

11 July 2023- Visiting family

Amtrak Thruway

Pros: The staffs friendliness. Cons: Need more space.

5.0

John

14 June 2023- Solo travel

Badger Bus

Pros: Everything was on time and precise!!!! Cons: Nothing. Tips: Book with Wanderu!!!!

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How much is a coach ticket from Madison to Milwaukee?

£16.44 is the average price of a bus ticket from Madison to Milwaukee. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Average prices by travel date

£24£16£8AprMay

Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Madison to Milwaukee is expected to be between £16 and £19. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is 6 May 2024, when tickets are available for 6 May 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just £17.

Monthly average prices

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Bus tickets from Madison to Milwaukee are usually around £19 and prices do not fluctuate very much throughout the year.

Prices as travel date approaches

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Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap coach tickets is to book at least 24 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save £4.96 on your coach ticket compared to booking at the last minute.

What coach companies travel from Madison to Milwaukee?

There are 6 bus lines from Madison to Milwaukee available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 22 daily trips, Badger Bus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak Thruway41h 39m£16.09
Badger Bus221h 45m£18.06
FlixBus US41h 43m£21.02
Greyhound31h 23m£17.40
Jefferson Lines11h 25m£16.09
Megabus11h 21m£19.30

  • Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Madison to Milwaukee start at £16. On average, there are 4 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.

  • Badger Bus is a family-owned bus company running routes across Wisconsin and Minnesota, such as Madison to Milwaukee. It shares the same fuzzy mascot as the University of Wisconsin, which makes it a popular choice for students traveling between the Madison and Milwaukee campuses. The easily recognizable red, white, and black buses feature free reliable Wi-Fi, comfortable seats with outlets, and clean restroom facilities.

  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 4 trips per day from Madison to Milwaukee, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 3 bus trips from Madison to Milwaukee every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 23 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Milwaukee usually start from £16.

  • Book Jefferson Lines from Madison to Milwaukee from £16. There are 1 Jefferson Lines schedules from Madison to Milwaukee and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Milwaukee. In Madison, Jefferson Lines departs to Milwaukee from University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center and no other station. In Milwaukee, Jefferson Lines arrives at Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave and no other station.

    An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Madison to Milwaukee takes 1 hours and 25 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Milwaukee in 1 hours and 15 minutes .

    On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Milwaukee.

  • Book Megabus from Madison to Milwaukee from £19. There are 1 Megabus schedules from Madison to Milwaukee and you can expect on average to pay for a Megabus ticket to Milwaukee. In Madison, Megabus departs to Milwaukee from University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center and no other station. In Milwaukee, Megabus arrives at Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave and no other station.

    An average trip on Megabus from Madison to Milwaukee takes 1 hours and 21 minutes , while the fastest available Megabus trip will get you to Milwaukee in 1 hours and 15 minutes .

    On weekends, Megabus offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Milwaukee.

Frequently Asked Questions

The coach takes an average of one hour and 35 minutes to cover the 76 miles from Madison to Milwaukee. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 15 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travelers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Milwaukee. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.

The first coach leaves at 06:00 and the last coach leaves at 19:00. To see the times for all coaches from Madison to Milwaukee, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 31 scheduled coaches that travel from Madison to Milwaukee every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Madison to Milwaukee without transferring.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Madison to Milwaukee; ticket prices start at £18.51.

City Information

Madison

Consistently ranking high on the lists of the best places to live in the USA, Madison still maintains its quaint and idyllic small-town vibe despite being the capital city of Wisconsin. Sitting among the city’s most iconic and most popular landmarks is the Madison Memorial Union, which is located within the campus of the University of Madison. The building features a lakeview terrace filled with colorful chairs, allowing visitors to chill out and enjoy the sun. If you are interested in the history of the state or architecture as a whole, head over to the State Capitol building, which was built between 1906 and 1917. The building features lavish council chambers, which were modeled after the famous Doge’s Palace in Venice, along with other architectural highlights. If you wish to stay close to nature, the Olbrich Botanical garden, with its famous Thai Pavilion and Garden, will certainly be a great choice.

As a college city, Madison features numerous cutting-edge establishments that will make your mouth water. For some of the best dining views in town, head over to Graze, where you can also grab some of the best cheese curds in Madison. If you want to enjoy the best brunch in town, Sardine might have what you need.

The busiest bus/train station in Madison is located on Collins Ct. The city is served by the Dane County Regional Airport, 6 miles northeast of downtown.

Milwaukee

Nestling on the banks of the great Lake Michigan, Milwaukee has some of the most scenic views around, making it every photographer’s perfect destination. Boasting 85 miles of scenic waterfront bike lanes, Milwaukee is the perfect spot to ride a bike and enjoy the sunset together with your friends. It is also the home of the Harley Davidson Museum, a vast waterfront gallery that offers 11 permanent exhibitions. The museum features not only bikes but also special items such as a whole engine room, making it a must-visit spot for bike enthusiasts. If you are not interested in bikes, the Basilica of St. Josaphat, which is modeled after St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, offers many wondrous shots.

Milwaukee’s famous German bratwursts are a must-try for all visitors, and the best place to enjoy this dish is Usinger’s. Other similar establishments include Mader’s and Milwaukee Public Market. For authentic American eats, Leon's Frozen Custard Drive-In offers amazing sloppy-joe burgers.

The Milwaukee Intermodal Station is the city’s main transportation hub. Visitors can catch both buses and trains at this location. The city is served by two airports. The Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on the southern edge of the city handles commercial flights, while the Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport in the northwest handles private flights.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Madison?

Main departure station: University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center

Coaches to Milwaukee leave from 6 stations in Madison.

All coach stations in Madison:

  • University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center

  • E Washington - E Johnson St

  • E Johnson-E Gorham at N Pinckney St

  • University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center

  • Phillips 66

  • Dutch Mill Park & Ride (West Lot)

Where does the coach arrive in Milwaukee?

Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave - MKEIMS-1

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Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave - MKEIMS-0

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Main arrival station: Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave

The Milwaukee Intermodal Station is the major transportation hub for rail and bus travel in Wisconsin. The station is Amtrak’s second busiest in the Midwest. It acts as a gateway for long-distance travel into the American West and also connects Milwaukee to the surrounding Midwest states via the Hiawatha service. Renovated in 2007, the Intermodal Station now also offers a range of intercity bus services from carriers, including Greyhound and Jefferson Lines. Local bus routes and The Hop streetcar service provide convenient local travel around Milwaukee. Located in the city’s downtown, The Intermodal Station has vast retail spaces, several museums, and pleasant waterways all on its doorstep.

Coach stations in Milwaukee:

  • Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave

  • Mitchell Airport - 5300 S Howell Ave

  • Milwaukee (Downtown)

  • 2200 E Kenwood Blvd

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