How much is the bus ticket from Milwaukee to Indianapolis?

The cheapest bus tickets from Milwaukee to Indianapolis start from $58. The average price for this route is around $89. 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 Milwaukee to Indianapolis?

The average bus travel time from Milwaukee to Indianapolis is 7h 10m, covering a distance of 401 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Milwaukee to Indianapolis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Milwaukee to Indianapolis at 2:20am. And the latest bus departs at 9:35pm.

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

A bus trip from Milwaukee to Indianapolis generates an estimated 10 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 Milwaukee to Indianapolis?

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 11380 reviews.

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

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 Milwaukee to Indianapolis?

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 Milwaukee to Indianapolis?

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 Milwaukee to Indianapolis from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Milwaukee to Indianapolis on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	6h 10m	4:10pm	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:10pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	5h 40m	6:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:30am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	7h 20m	2:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	6h	6:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	7h	11:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Indianapolis on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	6h 10m	4:10pm	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	9:20am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	5h 50m	4:10pm	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	6h 35m	10:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	6h 40m	2:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	7h	11:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Indianapolis on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	6h 10m	4:10pm	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:10pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	5h 40m	6:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	6h 35m	10:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	6h	6:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	7h	11:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Indianapolis on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	6h 10m	4:10pm	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:10pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	5h 40m	6:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	6h 35m	10:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	6h	6:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	7h	11:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Indianapolis on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	6h 10m	4:10pm	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:10pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	5h 40m	6:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	6h 35m	10:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	6h	6:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	7h	11:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:12 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Milwaukee to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

7h 10mAverage Duration

401 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $206	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$84 - $518	Average Duration7h 49m	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Milwaukee and Indianapolis?

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 Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,492 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Milwaukee to Indianapolis 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 Milwaukee to Indianapolis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Milwaukee to Indianapolis start from $58. The average price for this route is around $89. 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 Milwaukee to Indianapolis?
The average bus travel time from Milwaukee to Indianapolis is 7h 10m, covering a distance of 401 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Milwaukee to Indianapolis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Milwaukee to Indianapolis?
The earliest bus departs from Milwaukee to Indianapolis at 2:20am. And the latest bus departs at 9:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Milwaukee to Indianapolis?
A bus trip from Milwaukee to Indianapolis generates an estimated 10 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 Milwaukee to Indianapolis?
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 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Milwaukee to Indianapolis?
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 Milwaukee to Indianapolis?
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 Milwaukee to Indianapolis?
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

11-30

$188

12-01

$167

Today

$88

12-03

No data

12-04

$52

12-05

$54

12-06

$56

12-07

$56

The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Indianapolis was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $52

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

You can expect to pay from $52 to $250 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.