Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee

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Next departures for Detroit to Milwaukee on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.Cheapest
FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Milwaukee Mitchell MKE AirportFastest
FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Milwaukee.

Bus
Average Price$45 - $228Average Duration10h 15m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$64 - $158Average Duration9h 52m
37kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Milwaukee

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 $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
10h 15mAverage Duration
$45Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Milwaukee: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$61
Average bus trip duration10h 15m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure6:40am
Distance250 miles (402 km)
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to Milwaukee Bus

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

Best price found
10/01
$84
10/02
$71
Today
$74
10/04
$69
10/05
$65
10/06
$45
10/07
$47
10/08
$41
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $41

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 $41 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 $41 which is on 2025-10-08.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Detroit to Milwaukee, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Detroit to Milwaukee will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Detroit to Milwaukee, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Detroit, MI by bus?

Bus from Milwaukee to Detroit, MI

You can also go to Milwaukee by train

Train from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee

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