Thunder Bay to Madison by bus
Madison lies 590 km (367 mi) south of Thunder Bay, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 51 min including stops, over roughly 720 km (448 mi) of road.
| Thunder Bay | Madison | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 108,843 | 280,305 |
| Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Clocks in Madison are 1 h behind Thunder Bay right now, so a 10 h 51 min journey lands only 9 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Madison
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Thunder Bay to Madison
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Staying in Madison
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Common questions
How far is Madison from Thunder Bay?
590 km (367 mi) in a straight line, south of Thunder Bay; by road roughly 720 km (448 mi).
How long does it take to get from Thunder Bay to Madison by bus?
About 10 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thunder Bay and Madison?
Madison is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
What currency do I need in Madison?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.