How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Milwaukee start from $143. The average price for this route is around $265. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?

The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Milwaukee is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1110 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Milwaukee route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 38 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Milwaukee at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Milwaukee generates an estimated 28 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12162 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Milwaukee from $121 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Milwaukee on February 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	11:10am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	23h 45m	10:50am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d	11:10am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 4h	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 2h	6:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Milwaukee on February 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 4h	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 20m	1:50pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 35m	8:40am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 4h	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 40m	2:10pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Milwaukee on February 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 1h	5:35pm	Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 20m	1:50pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 35m	8:40am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 4h	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 40m	2:10pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Milwaukee on February 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 40m	2:10pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 20m	1:50pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 35m	8:40am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 4h	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 1h	10:50am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Milwaukee on February 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 3h	8:40am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 20m	1:50pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 35m	8:40am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 4h	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 1h	10:50am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Milwaukee on February 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 17h	11:40am	Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 20m	1:50pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 35m	8:40am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 4h	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 1h	10:50am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 5:55 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Milwaukee

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Milwaukee. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

1110 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$143 - $454	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$223 - $2,374	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 101kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Milwaukee?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Milwaukee

A
Milwaukee Airport
Visit page
B
Intermodal Station
433 W St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA
Visit page
C
S Cesar Chavez
1016 S Cesar E Chavez Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,174 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,519 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Milwaukee by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Milwaukee start from $143. The average price for this route is around $265. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Milwaukee is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1110 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Milwaukee route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 38 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Milwaukee at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Milwaukee generates an estimated 28 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12162 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-31

$255

02-01

$183

Today

$177

02-03

$248

02-04

$226

02-05

$167

02-06

$167

02-07

$243

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Milwaukee was searched and found on Feb 5, 2026 with a price of $167

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Milwaukee, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $167 to $264 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Milwaukee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $167 which is on 2026-02-05.