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

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

today
$46
tomorrow
$46
Monday
$37
Tuesday
$35
Wednesday
$35
Thursday
$41
Friday
$46

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 5h 35m 6:30 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 12:05 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $46
FlixBus 5h 45m 12:30 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride 6:15 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $49
FlixBus 5h 20m 12:55 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 6:15 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $49

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Badger Bus 5h 0m 10:00 AM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 3:00 PM Minneapolis University  Economy $46
Greyhound US 5h 35m 6:30 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 12:05 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 5h 45m 12:30 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride 6:15 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $65
FlixBus 5h 20m 12:55 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 6:15 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $65

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 45m 12:30 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride 6:15 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $37
FlixBus 5h 20m 12:55 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 6:15 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $37
Greyhound US 5h 35m 6:30 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 12:05 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $37

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 5h 35m 6:30 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 12:05 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $35
FlixBus 5h 45m 12:30 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride 6:15 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $36
FlixBus 5h 20m 12:55 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 6:15 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $36

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 5h 35m 6:30 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 12:05 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $35
FlixBus 5h 45m 12:30 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride 6:15 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $36
FlixBus 5h 20m 12:55 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 6:15 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $36

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 5h 35m 6:30 PM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 12:05 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $41
FlixBus 5h 45m 12:30 PM Madison, WI W Transfer Point 6:15 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $43
FlixBus 5h 20m 12:55 PM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 6:15 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $43

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Badger Bus 5h 0m 10:00 AM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 3:00 PM Minneapolis University  Economy $46
FlixBus 5h 45m 12:30 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride 6:15 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 5h 20m 12:55 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 6:15 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $52
Greyhound US 5h 35m 6:30 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 12:05 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station  Economy $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madison, WI to Minneapolis via Saint Paul, MN, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      5h 35m
      0
      6:30 PM
      Madison, WI
      Chazen Museum
      11:35 PM
      Saint Paul, MN
      Union Depot
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $37
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Greyhound US
      0h 25m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Saint Paul, MN
      Union Depot
      12:05 AM
      Minneapolis
      Fourth Street North Transit Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save $5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Madison, WI to Minneapolis is $35 on 7/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Madison, WI and Minneapolis

See here how frequent the connections between Madison, WI and Minneapolis are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Madison, WI to Minneapolis. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Madison, WI and Minneapolis.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 22 buses from Madison, WI to Minneapolis, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Madison, WI and Minneapolis, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Madison, WI to Minneapolis

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Badger Bus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Madison, WI to Minneapolis in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madison, WI to Minneapolis starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus $35
Fastest Bus 5h 0m
Earliest Bus 12:30 PM
Latest Bus 6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 5 Ø
Distance 233.3 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US and Badger Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Madison, WI to Minneapolis

Every day, 5 buses from 3 bus companies leave Madison, WI for Minneapolis: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
$46
Sunday 07/26
$46
Monday 07/27
$37
Tuesday 07/28
$35
Wednesday 07/29
$35
Thursday 07/30
$41
Friday 07/31
$46
Saturday 08/01
$39
Sunday 08/02
$46
Monday 08/03
$39
Tuesday 08/04
$36
Wednesday 08/05
$35
Thursday 08/06
$39
Friday 08/07
$46
Saturday 08/08
$39
Sunday 08/09
$41
Monday 08/10
$41
Tuesday 08/11
$37
Wednesday 08/12
$36
Thursday 08/13
$41
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Madison, WI to Minneapolis

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Madison, WI to Minneapolis, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $35, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madison, WI to Minneapolis. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $46.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madison, WI to Minneapolis, with $35. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $46.

How to save money travelling from Madison, WI to Minneapolis

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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Madison, WI to Minneapolis

These are the most booked bus companies between Madison, WI to Minneapolis from our users.

FlixBus from Madison, WI to Minneapolis

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Madison, WI to Minneapolis:

Cheapest Price $36
Fastest Bus 5h 20m
Earliest Bus 12:30 PM
Last Bus 12:55 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 7/21/2026

Greyhound US from Madison, WI to Minneapolis

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Madison, WI to Minneapolis:

Cheapest Price $35
Fastest Bus 5h 35m
Earliest Bus 6:30 PM
Last Bus 6:30 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 7/21/2026

Badger Bus from Madison, WI to Minneapolis

Badger Bus

Here you will find the key facts about the Badger Bus bus route Madison, WI to Minneapolis:

Cheapest Price $46
Fastest Bus 5h 0m
Earliest Bus 10:00 AM
Last Bus 10:00 AM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 7/12/2026

All bus stations and stops in Madison, WI and Minneapolis

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

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

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

FAQs about the Madison, WI to Minneapolis bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 5h 35m to reach Minneapolis. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $69. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Minneapolis.

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

Every day, the Madison, WI to Minneapolis bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Madison, WI to Minneapolis is offered by Badger Bus and takes 5h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. 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 Minneapolis?

The earliest bus arriving in Minneapolis from Madison, WI starts at 12:30 PM. 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 Minneapolis?

The latest bus trip departing from Madison, WI for Minneapolis starts at 6:30 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 Minneapolis route?

When traveling by bus from Madison, WI to Minneapolis, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Badger Bus. 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 Minneapolis?

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

What can I take with me on the Madison, WI to Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Madison, WI to Minneapolis?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 5 daily trips between Madison, WI and Minneapolis. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Madison, WI to Minneapolis?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Madison, WI and Minneapolis change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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