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Madison Charter Bus Prices
Get your Madison charter bus price in under 30 seconds by filling out one quick form online or calling our 365-day live support team! Since bus rental costs aren't one-size-fits-all, read below to learn what affects your rate and how to score the best deals.
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- Same dayrentals for last-minute plans in Madison
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Our Pricing & Rates
Madison Charter Bus Rental Pricing
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour (Weekdays)* | Cost Per Hour (Weekends)* | Cost Per Day* | Cost Per Mile* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205–$385+ | $225–$410+ | $1,650–$2,950+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225–$370+ | $255–$385+ | $1,815–$2,415+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205–$365+ | $240–$380+ | $1,670–$2,335+ | $5.90–$8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190–$355+ | $220–$370+ | $1,540–$2,255+ | $5.65–$8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190–$350+ | $195–$365+ | $1,420–$2,180+ | $5.40–$7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190–$340+ | $190–$355+ | $1,300–$2,080+ | $5.15–$7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190–$330+ | $190–$350+ | $1,210–$1,990+ | $5.00–$7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180–$310+ | $180–$330+ | $1,150–$1,880+ | $4.75–$6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248–$426+ | $265–$460+ | $1,827–$2,954+ | $6.75–$9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190–$373+ | $218–$466+ | $1,395–$2,848+ | $5.00–$6.95+ |
*Rates shown are general estimates from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Madison. Your exact price depends on your travel date, trip length, and the bus you pick—and you can see it in under 30 seconds on your online quote, with no account needed! Standard hourly minimums are typically 2 hours Monday through Wednesday (or earlier in the day), 3+ hours after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on peak dates. Don't need that much time? Just call us at (608) 999-5070 any day of the year—we can often set up less time, a one-way transfer, a split-time shuttle, or a custom package built around YOUR schedule!
Book Ahead
Peak Madison Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
Waiting until the last minute during peak Madison events like UW–Madison graduation, spring proms, or Badgers home games at Camp Randall Stadium means higher rates and 5-hour windows. Lock in your bus early so multiple operators in our network can compete to give you the best deal!
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin Badgers Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 27, 2026 |
| Wisconsin Badgers Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 3, 2027 |
| Milwaukee Bucks Home Games | October 31, 2026 – April 8, 2027 |
| Summerfest | June 24–26, July 1–3 & July 8–10, 2027 |
| Wisconsin State Fair | August 5–15, 2027 |
| Dane County Fair | July 15–18, 2027 |
| EAA AirVenture Oshkosh | July 26 – August 1, 2027 |
| Taste of Madison | September 4–5, 2027 |
| Prom season | April–May 2027 |
| Homecoming season | September–October 2026 |
Event dates can change, so check yours before you book.
Before You Book
What's Included in Madison Charter Bus Prices?
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What's Included in Your Price
- Your bus and its driver
- Your driver's gratuity
- Use of the bus for the hours or miles you book
- Unlimited stops during your booked time
- An instant booking confirmation, then a call from the confirmation team to verify your itinerary
- Your driver's contact information before your trip date
Extra Costs: Tolls, Parking, Tax & Driver Hotel
- Tolls and parking
- The driver's hotel room each night of an overnight trip, which you book
- A second driver, when your itinerary needs one
- Overtime past your booked hours, billed by the hour
- Extra charges if your final drop-off isn't near your pickup
- Changes to your date, time or route, which may cost more
Charter Bus Fees to Avoid
- No smoking: violations bring a fine.
- A surcharge applies for vomit incidents.
- Your group pays for any damage it causes.
Know Before You Pay
A Note on Payment Terms for Madison Bus Rentals
For the best experience, you'll reserve your bus right online through our national booking platform by putting down a deposit to lock in your vehicle and rate. Your remaining trip balance is then paid in full before your departure date, with all major payment options accepted!
How Can I Pay?
- All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
- Corporate or custom billing is set up by phone with the booking company.
Can I Cancel and Get a Refund?
- Cancellations and refunds follow the national booking company's terms, which you'll see before you book.
- Read them before you pay, and call us with any question first.
What If My Plans Change or Run Over?
- Your booked hours are the minimum you pay, so book enough time for your event.
- Overtime is billed by the hour, and only if the bus is free to stay.
- Date, time and route changes aren't guaranteed. You can upgrade to a bigger bus if one is available, but downgrades aren't allowed.
What Affects Your Price
6 Factors That Affect Madison Charter Bus Prices
Just like booking a hotel or flight, the cost of your Madison charter bus rental depends on the details of your itinerary. Because Madison
Factor 1: Which Bus You Choose
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Factor 2: The Time of Year
It costs more to rent a bus in Madison during high-demand months like April, May, June, September, and October when weddings, school field trips, and football Saturdays overlap. Traveling in winter or booking three to six months ahead helps you lock in lower rates!
Factor 3: Your Starting City
Madison
Factor 4: Tolls, Parking, and Route Fees
You won't find surprise add-ons on your invoice because road tolls and venue parking fees are handled separately from your base quote. For example, if you're booking corporate event shuttles to Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center or sporting event buses to the Kohl Center, any oversized lot permits are your group's responsibility. Taking a long-distance charter bus down I-90 into Illinois? You'll cover those tollway fees along the route.
Factor 5: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel
If your itinerary requires overnight stays or exceeds daily driving limits, you'll need to provide a private 3-star hotel room for your driver or pay for a second relief driver. Our confirmation department verifies your whole schedule after you book so nothing is missed!
Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
Through a network of independent bus companies, you can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, or full-day packages built around YOUR schedule! Friday and Saturday nights for Madison wedding shuttles or bachelorette parties around the Capitol Square usually carry higher hourly rates and a 3- to 5-hour windows. Moving your trip to a Monday through Thursday often unlocks lower daily rates and shorter minimums. Need less than the standard minimum or a quick one-way transfer? Call the 24/7 team for exclusive below-minimum phone deals!
Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Madison Charter Bus Rental
Ride on a weekday. Weekday hourly rates in the table start below weekend rates for most buses, and Sunday through Thursday typically run the lowest rates.
Fill the seats you pay for. A bigger bus costs more per hour but less per person: a full 56-passenger charter bus starts under $4 per person, per hour.
Book early. Booking early gives you the widest choice of buses for your date.
Keep your pickups together. Every extra pickup adds time on the clock, so one meeting spot keeps the hours, and the price, down.
Ask about less time. Standard minimums apply, but call us at (608) 999-5070 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Madison Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to MSN
A Madison-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Fitchburg and Sun Prairie, and juggling rideshares for a dozen people with luggage in construction traffic is not a realistic plan. The company decided to find and book a Madison airport transportation shuttle bus through Madison
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Fitchburg, 6:00 AM second stop in Sun Prairie, 7:00 AM drop-off at MSN
- Vehicle
- Sprinter van with driver
- Booked time
- 2 hours (the weekday minimum)
- Rate
- $190–$373 an hour (weekday) × 2 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$380–$746about $32–$62 per person
Example #2: Kohl Center Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Fitchburg is heading to a sold-out show at Kohl Center. The roads back into Madison after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Madison concert charter bus rental through Madison
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Fitchburg, 6:30 PM arrival at Kohl Center, 11:30 PM post-show return to Fitchburg
- Vehicle
- 35-passenger minibus
- Booked time
- 6 hours on a Saturday evening
- Rate
- $255–$385 an hour (weekend) × 6 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,530–$2,310about $44–$66 per person
Example #3: Milwaukee Day Trip
A Madison tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Milwaukee. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Madison corporate charter bus rental through Madison
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Madison office, 9:00 AM arrival at Milwaukee, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Madison
- Vehicle
- 56-passenger charter bus
- Booked time
- About 12 hours (full day)
- Rate
- Full-day rate, $1,650–$2,950
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,650–$2,950about $41–$74 per person
Example #4: Northern Illinois Huskies Game Day
A group of 25 Northern Illinois Huskies season ticket holders from Sun Prairie wants to make a home game at Huskie Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Madison sporting event party bus rental through Madison
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Sun Prairie, 12:30 PM arrival at Huskie Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Sun Prairie
- Vehicle
- 25-passenger party bus
- Booked time
- About 6.5 hours on a Sunday
- Rate
- $248–$460 an hour (weekday low to weekend high) × 6.5 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,612–$2,990about $64–$120 per person
Frequently Asked Questions About Madison Charter Bus Prices
Not sure what you need? Let us help! Just call us at (608) 999-5070, every single day of the year.
Contact usHow can I get a quote if I don't have my final headcount or exact stops yet?
You can get an instant ballpark quote in under 30 seconds by entering your estimated passenger count, travel date, and Madison pickup area into our online quote tool—no account needed! You'll see photos and prices right on your screen and get a copy sent by text and email. As your plans come together, the 365-day support team can easily adjust your vehicle size or package!
Does Madisoncharterbusrentals.com own the buses, and how does that affect my price?
No, and that's the whole point! Because Madison
Are there ways to lower the cost of my Madison bus rental?
Yes, there are several easy ways to save on your Madison group transportation! First, book early before peak spring and fall dates sell out, and avoid paying for empty seats by choosing a 30-passenger minibus or 15-passenger minibus if you don't need a full-size coach. You can also cut parking costs by arranging quick drop-offs at places like the Wisconsin State Capitol or Henry Vilas Zoo. Finally, call our live reservation specialists directly—we love offering exclusive phone discounts and custom split-time packages!
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