Next available departures

Next departures for Madison to Milwaukee on August 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	1h 40m	7:30pm	St. Paul & N5th	Cheapest
10:10am	Madison Stop - East Wash - 2725 E Johnson Street, Infront of Barber Shop	1h 20m	11:30am	Milwaukee (Amtrak Intermodal)	Fastest
2:45am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	6h 53m	9:38am	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
1:25pm	UW Madison	1h 45m	3:10pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
7:00pm	UW Madison	1h 25m	8:25pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
6:33am	Madison Stop - East Johnson-East Johnson Street corner of E. Johnson St and N. Pinckney	1h 57m	8:30am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags
7:20am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	6h 58m	2:18pm	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
1:25pm	UW Madison	2h 10m	3:35pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:05 PM CDT.

Get from Madison to Milwaukee

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just CLP 21,486, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37bus per day

1h 45mAverage Duration

120 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Madison and Milwaukee

Stops in Madison

A
UW Memorial Union
800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53715, USA
B
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
4 Collins Ct, Madison, WI 53716, USA

Stops in Milwaukee

A
Milwaukee Airport
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B
Intermodal Station
433 W St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA
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C
S Cesar Chavez
1016 S Cesar E Chavez Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA

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Badger Bus

4.2/547 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.0

Passengers generally appreciate the comfortable and clean rides, with buses arriving and departing on time. The drivers are often described as friendly, helpful, and informative during trips. However, some users mentioned minor issues such as a rattling window area or non-functional electricity. Additionally, there were concerns about certain bus stop locations being less than ideal for waiting passengers.

Badger Bus Madison Milwaukee recent customer reviews

Large seats with ample leg room. Smooth ride, on time in good weather. Pleasant and helpful driver.

Wanda H.

October 27, 2025

I spent 30 min waiting in the drizzling rain only to be driven right past me. I ran after the bus, only to have it turn away from me. It circled back around the block and the driver blamed me saying I wasn't standing waiting for him, which was a lie, I got up as soon as I saw the bus headlights.

Jeffrey W.

October 23, 2025

I enjoyed the fact that our driver was on time and kept us informed about when he’d be stopping to pick up another passenger and where

Brenda H.

February 25, 2025

Amtrak

4.1/55,849 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5849 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at CLP 35,706

Amtrak Madison Milwaukee recent customer reviews

We waited two hours but never showed call customer service they couldn’t answer any questions for us end up paying someone to take us to a destination will never use the service again

Justice N.

June 25, 2024

The driver was very friendly and helpful.

William W.

June 7, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/513,118 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 13118 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at CLP 21,486

FlixBus Madison Milwaukee recent customer reviews

I missed my bus because the bus didn't have the correct nnumber.The bus number indicated on the ticket and the actual number of the bus i didn't ride were different.

Abdurrahman W.

October 16, 2025

First off the bus was late arriving at the pickup point. The pickup was 8 pm and he showed up after 8:30 pm. The driver seemed incompetent to figure out his route either via his navigation on his phone or whatever he was using. Every stop was an adventure. We arrived at our destination over an hour late because of his incompetence

Kurt C.

June 10, 2024

The bus was on time. However, I was looking for bus 2548 (think that was the number) although a different bus showed up. How would I know that was bus I was supposed to take since it’s not what my ticket said. Thankfully a bus driver who I asked a question from on another company told me to ask

Carol I.

March 6, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,590 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Jefferson Lines

3.9/5768 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.3

Megabus

3.6/5419 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.4

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Adirondack Trailways

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madison, WI to Milwaukee by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Madison to Milwaukee?
The cheapest bus tickets from Madison to Milwaukee start from CLP 21,486. The average price for this route is around CLP 25,244. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Madison to Milwaukee?
The average bus travel time from Madison to Milwaukee is 1h 45m, covering a distance of 120 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 20m and is operated by Badger Bus.
Which bus companies service the Madison to Milwaukee route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from Badger Bus, Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound, Jefferson Lines, Megabus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Madison to Milwaukee?
The earliest bus departs from Madison to Milwaukee at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 8:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madison to Milwaukee?
A bus trip from Madison to Milwaukee generates an estimated 2.9886749999999997 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Madison to Milwaukee?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Badger Bus, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madison to Milwaukee?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Madison to Milwaukee?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Badger Bus, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madison to Milwaukee?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Badger Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07-29

CLP 26,217

07-30

CLP 22,888

Today

CLP 22,402

08-01

CLP 20,981

08-02

CLP 20,981

08-03

CLP 19,541

08-04

CLP 16,680

08-05

CLP 16,680

The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Milwaukee was searched and found on Aug 4, 2026 with a price of CLP 16,680

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

You can expect to pay from CLP 16,680 to CLP 77,247 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Milwaukee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CLP 16,680 which is on 2026-08-04.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.