How much does a bus ticket from St. Louis to Milwaukee cost?

The bus ticket price from St. Louis to Milwaukee starts at R 712. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from St. Louis to Milwaukee is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

The average travel time between St. Louis and Milwaukee is around 14h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 9h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 528 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between St. Louis and Milwaukee?

The number of buses from St. Louis to Milwaukee can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from St. Louis to Milwaukee by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

When taking the bus from St. Louis to Milwaukee, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.

Bus St. Louis to Milwaukee from R 840 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Milwaukee on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	9h 5m	08:35	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	CheapestFastest
	23:00	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42	Intermodal Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:30	Gateway Station	14h 15m	23:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	23:30	Gateway Station	11h 20m	10:50	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags
	23:00	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42	Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Milwaukee on 18 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Gateway Station	15h 5m	17:05	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:00	Gateway Station	10h 20m	02:20	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
	23:00	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42	Intermodal Station	No tags
	08:45	Gateway Station	15h	23:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Gateway Station	14h 45m	16:45	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Milwaukee on 19 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:45	Gateway Station	15h	23:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
	13:55	Gateway Station	12h 25m	02:20	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
	23:00	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42	Intermodal Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Gateway Station	16h 45m	18:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	23:00	Gateway Station	13h 25m	12:25	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Milwaukee on 20 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Gateway Station	14h 45m	16:45	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	9h 5m	08:35	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Gateway Station	15h 5m	17:05	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	23:30	Gateway Station	11h 20m	10:50	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:30	Gateway Station	14h 15m	23:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Milwaukee on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Gateway Station	15h 5m	17:05	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	9h 5m	08:35	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:30	Gateway Station	14h 15m	23:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	23:30	Gateway Station	11h 20m	10:50	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:00	Gateway Station	10h 20m	02:20	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Milwaukee on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	9h 5m	08:35	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Gateway Station	15h 5m	17:05	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	23:30	Gateway Station	11h 20m	10:50	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:30	Gateway Station	14h 15m	23:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	23:30	Gateway Station	12h 10m	11:40	Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:47 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Milwaukee

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Milwaukee. The journey takes about 8 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just R 892, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

8h 18mAverage duration

527 kmDistance

48kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 712 - R 3 058	Average duration14h 15m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 892 - R 5 984	Average duration8h 18m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 372 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87372 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 756

Greyhound St. Louis Milwaukee recent customer reviews

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5 May 2017

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3 September 2016

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Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and Milwaukee?

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Stops in Milwaukee

A - Milwaukee Airport

B - Intermodal Station

C - S Cesar Chavez

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Milwaukee by bus

How much does a bus ticket from St. Louis to Milwaukee cost?
The bus ticket price from St. Louis to Milwaukee starts at R 712. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from St. Louis to Milwaukee is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to Milwaukee?
The average travel time between St. Louis and Milwaukee is around 14h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 9h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 528 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between St. Louis and Milwaukee?
The number of buses from St. Louis to Milwaukee can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from St. Louis to Milwaukee by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from St. Louis to Milwaukee?
When taking the bus from St. Louis to Milwaukee, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

R 1 383

14/11

R 1 576

Today

R 1 348

16/11

R 1 130

17/11

R 911

18/11

R 1 086

19/11

R 989

20/11

R 1 515

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Milwaukee was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 911

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

You can expect to pay from R 911 to R 5 394 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Milwaukee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 911, which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.