How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to Milwaukee?

The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Milwaukee start from $155. The average price for this route is around $228. 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 New Orleans to Milwaukee?

The average bus travel time from New Orleans to Milwaukee is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1468 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Milwaukee route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Milwaukee at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

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

A bus trip from New Orleans to Milwaukee generates an estimated 37 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 New Orleans to Milwaukee?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5752 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New Orleans to Milwaukee?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Orleans to Milwaukee?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus New Orleans to Milwaukee from $150 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Milwaukee on February 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	2:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 11h	10:50am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 12h	11:40am	Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Milwaukee on February 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	8:40am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	CheapestFastest
	1:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	2:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	10:50am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 11h	10:50am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Milwaukee on February 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	8:40am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	CheapestFastest
	9:30am	Union Passenger Terminal	2d 8h	6:27pm	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 5h	6:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	9:30am	Union Passenger Terminal	2d 8h	6:27pm	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	10:50am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Milwaukee on February 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	8:40am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 5h	6:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	10:50am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 5h	6:25pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	11:40am	Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Milwaukee on February 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	8:40am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	CheapestFastest
	9:30am	Union Passenger Terminal	2d 8h	6:27pm	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 5h	6:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	9:30am	Union Passenger Terminal	2d 8h	6:27pm	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	2:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 12:08 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Milwaukee

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Milwaukee. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

1468 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$155 - $492	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$192 - $774	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 133kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Milwaukee?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, 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

Amtrak

4/55,753 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,519 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Milwaukee?
The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Milwaukee start from $155. The average price for this route is around $228. 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 New Orleans to Milwaukee?
The average bus travel time from New Orleans to Milwaukee is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1468 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Milwaukee route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New Orleans to Milwaukee?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Milwaukee at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Milwaukee?
A bus trip from New Orleans to Milwaukee generates an estimated 37 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 New Orleans to Milwaukee?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5752 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to Milwaukee?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New Orleans to Milwaukee?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Orleans to Milwaukee?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$267

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$364

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The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Milwaukee was searched and found on Feb 2, 2026 with a price of $267

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

You can expect to pay from $267 to $1,583 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Milwaukee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $267 which is on 2026-02-02.

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.