Gary to Madison Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Gary and Madison takes 5h 4m and the fastest bus takes 4h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gary to Madison. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 4m
Duration: 183 mi
Distance: $56
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Chicago

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$29–62

Gary to Madison bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Gary and Madison. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gary is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Madison at 2:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:00 PM → 6:10 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
6:10 PM → 11:10 PM
5h • 1 change
7:20 PM → 12:10 AM
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4h 50m • 1 change
8:45 PM → 1:10 AM
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4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:10 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 6:10 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:10 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 6:10 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:10 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 6:10 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 6:10 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
7:20 PM → 12:10 AM
Arrives next day
4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 6:10 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
6:10 PM → 11:10 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:10 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 6:10 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gary to Madison? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Gary to Madison bus times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:00 PM → 6:10 PM

6:10 PM → 11:10 PM

7:20 PM → 12:10 AMArrives next day

8:45 PM → 1:10 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:10 PM

9:55 AM → 3:10 PM

1:35 PM → 7:10 PM

2:00 PM → 6:10 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:10 PM

9:55 AM → 3:10 PM

1:35 PM → 7:10 PM

2:00 PM → 6:10 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:10 PM

9:55 AM → 3:10 PM

1:35 PM → 7:10 PM

2:00 PM → 6:10 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:10 PM

9:55 AM → 3:10 PM

2:00 PM → 6:10 PM

7:20 PM → 12:10 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:10 PM

9:55 AM → 3:10 PM

2:00 PM → 6:10 PM

6:10 PM → 11:10 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:10 PM

9:55 AM → 3:10 PM

1:35 PM → 7:10 PM

2:00 PM → 6:10 PM

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8:45 PM → 1:10 AM
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