How far is Milwaukee from Lafayette?

The distance between the two cities is 190 miles (306 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milwaukee to Lafayette?

Most of the buses traveling from Milwaukee to Lafayette leave from Milwaukee Airport and arrive at CityBus Center. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Milwaukee to Lafayette from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Milwaukee to Lafayette on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:20am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	4h 30m	2:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	9:05am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	6h 50m	4:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	5h 15m	9:35am	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	5h 25m	12:45pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	6:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	5h 25m	12:45pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Milwaukee to Lafayette

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

188 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $133	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$58 - $362	Average Duration5h 56m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Milwaukee and Lafayette?

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

Stops in Lafayette

A
CityBus Center
N 3rd St & North St (Corner), Lafayette, IN 47901

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FlixBus

3.5/511,439 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

3.5/587,393 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.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Milwaukee to Lafayette, IN by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$60

11/23

$56

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11/25

$45

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$49

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The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Lafayette, IN was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $45

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

You can expect to pay from $45 to $113 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to Lafayette, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Greyhound 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.