How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to Milwaukee?

The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Milwaukee start from $43. The average price for this route is around $68. 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 Detroit to Milwaukee?

The average bus trip duration from Detroit to Milwaukee is 10h 15m, covering a distance of 250 miles (403 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Detroit to Milwaukee route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Indian Trails , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Detroit to Milwaukee?

The earliest bus departs from Detroit to Milwaukee at 6:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

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

A bus trip from Detroit to Milwaukee generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Detroit to Milwaukee?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Indian Trails , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Indian Trails has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Detroit to Milwaukee?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Milwaukee from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Detroit to Milwaukee on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	12h 25m	10:50am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Cheapest
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	8h 25m	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 45m	5:05pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	10h 10m	8:35am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 25m	4:45pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Milwaukee on December 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	10h 10m	8:35am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	8h 25m	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	13h 5m	6:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 20m	8:20am	Milwaukee (Amtrak Intermodal)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	12h 45m	6:25pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Milwaukee on December 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	8h 25m	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	13h 5m	6:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	10h 10m	8:35am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	12:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	20h 35m	8:20am	Milwaukee (Amtrak Intermodal)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	12h 45m	6:25pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Milwaukee on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 45m	5:05pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 35m	1:50pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Fastest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 55m	2:10pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	8h 25m	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 25m	4:45pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Milwaukee on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 55m	2:10pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 35m	1:50pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 45m	5:05pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	8h 25m	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	10h 10m	8:35am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Milwaukee on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 55m	2:10pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 35m	1:50pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 45m	5:05pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	8h 25m	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	10h 10m	8:35am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Milwaukee on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 45m	5:05pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 35m	1:50pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Fastest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 55m	2:10pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	8h 25m	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 25m	4:45pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Milwaukee on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	10h 15m	5:35pm	Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)	Cheapest
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	8h 25m	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 45m	5:05pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	10h 10m	8:35am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	9h 25m	4:45pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Milwaukee

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Milwaukee. The journey takes about 10 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

10h 15mAverage Duration

250 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $287	Average Duration10h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$64 - $196	Average Duration9h 23m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Milwaukee?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Stops in Milwaukee

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

Compare bus companies

Indian Trails

4/534 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi5

FlixBus

3.5/511,558 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,422 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Detroit Milwaukee recent customer reviews

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July 4, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Detroit, MI 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 Detroit to Milwaukee?
The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Milwaukee start from $43. The average price for this route is around $68. 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 Detroit to Milwaukee?
The average bus trip duration from Detroit to Milwaukee is 10h 15m, covering a distance of 250 miles (403 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Detroit to Milwaukee route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Indian Trails, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Detroit to Milwaukee?
The earliest bus departs from Detroit to Milwaukee at 6:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to Milwaukee?
A bus trip from Detroit to Milwaukee generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Detroit to Milwaukee?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Indian Trails, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to Milwaukee?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Indian Trails has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Detroit to Milwaukee?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Detroit 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

12/06

$72

12/07

$76

Today

$64

12/09

$76

12/10

$56

12/11

$57

12/12

$68

12/13

$56

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $56

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

You can expect to pay from $56 to $170 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-12-10.

Usually Indian Trails 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.