How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Milwaukee start from $131. The average price for this route is around $268. 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 Philadelphia to Milwaukee?

The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Milwaukee is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1114 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Milwaukee route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 42 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Milwaukee at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Milwaukee generates an estimated 28 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 Philadelphia to Milwaukee?

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 11504 reviews.

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

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 Philadelphia to Milwaukee?

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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Milwaukee from $155 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Philadelphia to Milwaukee on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 5h	11:59pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:15pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	1d 21h	4:45pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:15pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	1d 21h	4:45pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:15pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	1d 7h	2:35am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:15pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	1d 7h	2:35am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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, 4 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

1114 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$131 - $635	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$183 - $3,213	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 101kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Milwaukee?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Milwaukee

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,558 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,421 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 Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Milwaukee start from $131. The average price for this route is around $268. 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 Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Milwaukee is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1114 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Milwaukee route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 42 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Milwaukee at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Milwaukee generates an estimated 28 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 Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
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 11504 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
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 Philadelphia to Milwaukee?
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 Philadelphia 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.

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$252

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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Milwaukee was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $165

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

You can expect to pay from $165 to $353 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Milwaukee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $165 which is on 2025-12-12.

Usually FlixBus 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.