How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Milwaukee start from $74. The average price for this route is around $92. 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 St. Louis to Milwaukee?

The average bus travel time from St. Louis to Milwaukee is 14h 15m, covering a distance of 520 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 20m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Milwaukee route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Milwaukee at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

A bus trip from St. Louis to Milwaukee generates an estimated 13 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 St. Louis 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 5733 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Milwaukee from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Milwaukee on January 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Gateway Station	9h 10m	8:40am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	CheapestFastest
	11:00pm	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42pm	Intermodal Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:00pm	Gateway Station	10h 20m	2:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	11:30pm	Gateway Station	11h 20m	10:50am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags
	11:00pm	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42pm	Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Milwaukee on January 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:00pm	Gateway Station	10h 20m	2:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	CheapestFastest
	11:00pm	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42pm	Intermodal Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Gateway Station	15h 5m	5:05pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	8:45am	Gateway Station	15h	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	11:00pm	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42pm	Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Milwaukee on January 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:45am	Gateway Station	15h	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
	11:00pm	Gateway Station	13h 25m	12:25pm	MKE Airport - Trains	Fastest
	11:00pm	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42pm	Intermodal Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Gateway Station	16h 45m	6:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	11:00pm	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42pm	Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Milwaukee on January 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Gateway Station	14h 45m	4:45pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Gateway Station	9h 10m	8:40am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
	11:00pm	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42pm	Intermodal Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Gateway Station	15h 5m	5:05pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	11:30pm	Gateway Station	11h 20m	10:50am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:15 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Milwaukee

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Milwaukee. The journey takes about 8 hours 18 minutes, and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

8h 18mAverage Duration

517 kmDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$74 - $244	Average Duration14h 15m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $547	Average Duration8h 18m	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and Milwaukee?

Stops in St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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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

FlixBus

3.5/512,149 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,517 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

Based on 87517 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $75

Greyhound St. Louis Milwaukee recent customer reviews

There was was 1 hour and 15 minutes late. No notifications were sent out .

Sameeha O.

May 5, 2017

gud

Sridhar A.

September 3, 2016

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Milwaukee?
The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Milwaukee start from $74. The average price for this route is around $92. 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 St. Louis to Milwaukee?
The average bus travel time from St. Louis to Milwaukee is 14h 15m, covering a distance of 520 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Milwaukee route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from St. Louis to Milwaukee?
The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Milwaukee at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Milwaukee?
A bus trip from St. Louis to Milwaukee generates an estimated 13 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 St. Louis 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 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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.

Best price found

01-23

$102

01-24

$99

Today

$102

01-26

$69

01-27

$96

01-28

$89

01-29

$66

01-30

$78

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Milwaukee was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $66

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

You can expect to pay from $66 to $467 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Milwaukee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2026-01-29.

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.