Rome2Rio

How to get fromMadison to Carmelby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Carmel

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Madison to Carmel by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSN - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi taxi
    5h 41m
    $167–692

  2. Drive 322.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Carmelcar car 322.8 mi
    5h 43m
    $59–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    10h 3m
    $72–134

  4. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    10h 27m
    $139–263

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi taxi
    5h 53m
    $514–1,240

  6. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi taxi
    7h 10m
    $163–640

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    11h 47m
    $105–209

  8. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    12h 43m
    $82–169

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar136Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Madison to Carmel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 322.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Carmel, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Carmel via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-J, and Keystone Crossing - 8702 N in around 10h 3m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers