Madison Charter Bus & Minibus Rental Prices: How Much Does a Madison Bus Rental Cost?

Madison Minibus Company offers several types of buses with different passenger capacities and price ranges. Our most affordable option is the 18-passenger minibus, which costs $145–$404 per hour, $1,300–$3,000 per day, or $4.00–$7.00 per mile. The 20-passenger minibus is slightly larger and costs $157–$414 per hour, $1,300–$3,100 per day, or $4.00–$7.00 per mile. The 25-passenger minibus is ideal for medium-sized groups and costs $165–$428 per hour, $1,300–$3,200 per day, or $4.00–$7.00 per mile. For large groups, we recommend the 56-passenger coach bus, which costs $197–$519 per hour, $1,600–$3,800 per day, or $5.00–$8.00 per mile. All of our buses come with standard amenities such as air conditioning, reclining seats, and luggage storage. Additional features like WiFi, power outlets, and restrooms are available upon request.

The biggest factor is the type and size of bus you choose. A full-size 56-passenger charter bus generally costs more than a 20- or 25-passenger minibus, but the per-person rate may be lower for large groups. Smaller minibuses and party buses are great for shuttling wedding guests between venues like The Edgewater and Monona Terrace or bar hopping on State Street, while larger coaches are better for moving entire sports teams or school groups to destinations like UW–Madison’s Camp Randall Stadium or the Henry Vilas Zoo.

Your itinerary also affects pricing. Single-day local trips within Madison—such as a corporate shuttle looping between Epic Systems in Verona and downtown offices near the Capitol—will usually be quoted at an hourly rate (typically 4- or 5-hour minimum). Longer-distance trips outside Dane County—to places like Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells, or Chicago—are often priced per mile. Multi-day packages covering events like Badgers away games or multi-day conferences at Alliant Energy Center are charged by the day. Peak season demand can raise rates during busy spring and fall months when there are graduations, weddings, and football games happening across the city.

Other factors include whether you need the bus to stay with your group all day (incurring potential parking fees at places like Overture Center or Kohl Center), if you require special amenities like onboard restrooms or ADA-accessible lifts, and whether your trip involves overnight stays that would require lodging for the driver. For example, a weekend winery tour to Wollersheim Winery in Prairie du Sac or a ski trip to Cascade Mountain will cost more if the bus needs to remain with your group overnight. Finally, tolls and parking fees—such as those at Dane County Regional Airport or downtown ramps—are typically not included in the base quote and should be budgeted separately.