Various bus lines have service to, through, and from Madison. See information below on some companies with on-campus stop locations.
Badger Bus
Badger Bus offers seven round trips daily between Madison and downtown Milwaukee, including Mitchell Airport, Goerke’s Corners and Milwaukee’s 84th Street. Service begins at 3:30 a.m. in Madison, with the last return trip arriving at the Memorial Union at midnight. Badger Bus offers Friday and Sunday service during the spring and fall college semesters to Minneapolis, with stops at UW-La Crosse, University of Minnesota Coffman Union, the MPLS/St. Paul Airport, and downtown Minneapolis. Badger also offers Friday and Sunday service between the UW-Milwaukee campus and Madison. Reduced fare tickets (Badger Dollars) are available on bulk ticket purchases (including for frequent travelers). Refer to the Badger Bus website for details: badgerbus.com. Contact at (877) 292-8259 or info@badgerbus.com.
There are multiple Madison area stops, although some are limited to pick-up locations for those who ordered tickets online. More details available on the Badger Bus pickup/dropoff locations page.
As of 11/5/19: UW Campus Stop on Langdon at Park Street will MOVE to a NEW UW Campus Stop on North Lake Street. This new stop is in the 200 Block of N. Lake Street between W. Johnson and W. Dayton Streets. Passengers who have already purchased a ticket for 11/5/19 or after will NOT need to change their ticket as their name will appear on the driver’s manifest for the new stop.
Greyhound Bus and Jefferson Lines
Greyhound Bus Lines serves Madison and various metropolitan areas (Chicago, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, etc.). Contact at (800) 231-2222.
Jefferson Lines serves the UW-Madison campus with daily service to Minneapolis. Discount with College Connection service. Pick-up location across from the Memorial Union; look for “Intercity Bus Loading Zone.” Contact at (800) 451-5333.
As of 11/5/19: UW Campus Stop on Langdon at Park Street will MOVE to a NEW UW Campus Stop on North Lake Street. This new stop is in the 200 Block of N. Lake Street between W. Johnson and W. Dayton Streets.
Lamers Bus Lines
Lamers Bus Lines connects many Wisconsin locations (Green Bay, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Wausau, etc.) to Madison. Pick-up location at south side of Langdon Street across from the Memorial Union; look for “Intercity Bus Loading Zone.” Contact at (866) 552-6377.
As of 11/5/19: UW Campus Stop on Langdon at Park Street will MOVE to a NEW UW Campus Stop on North Lake Street. This new stop is in the 200 Block of N. Lake Street between W. Johnson and W. Dayton Streets.
Megabus and Van Galder Bus Company
Megabus provides service between Madison, Chicago, and Minneapolis. Pick-up location at south side of Langdon Street across from the Memorial Union; look for “Intercity Bus Loading Zone.” Contact at 1-877-GO2-MEGA (1-877-462-6342).
Van Galder Bus Company provides daily round-trip service between Madison and Chicago O’Hare Airport and downtown Amtrak station. Pick-up location at south side of Langdon Street near N. Park Street, across from the Memorial Union; look for “Intercity Bus Loading Zone.” Contact at (608) 257-5593 or (800) 747-0994.
As of 1/8/20: The Madison (University of Wisconsin) Megabus and Van Galder stop will relocate to the 200 block of N. Lake St., between Johnson and Dayton streets adjacent to the Gordon Commons terrace. Closest address is 250 N. Lake St. The location at Langdon Street will no longer be in use.