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

The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Milwaukee start at R 876. The average price for this route is around R 1 220. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

The average bus journey time from St. Louis to Milwaukee is 14h 15m, covering a distance of 520 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Milwaukee at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

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

A bus trip from St. Louis to Milwaukee produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 R 764 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Milwaukee on 6 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:00	Gateway Station	10h 20m	02:20	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	CheapestFastest
	23:00	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42	Intermodal Station	No tags
	23:00	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42	Intermodal Station	No tags
	23:00	Gateway Station	13h 25m	12:25	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
	23:00	Gateway Station	13h 25m	12:25	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Milwaukee on 7 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Gateway Station	16h 45m	18:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
	13:55	Gateway Station	12h 25m	02:20	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
	08:45	Gateway Station	15h	23:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Gateway Station	16h 25m	18:25	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Milwaukee on 8 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:30	Gateway Station	11h 40m	11:10	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
	23:30	Gateway Station	11h 20m	10:50	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Fastest
	23:00	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42	Intermodal Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Gateway Station	15h 5m	17:05	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	13:55	Gateway Station	12h 25m	02:20	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Milwaukee on 9 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:30	Gateway Station	11h 20m	10:50	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:00	Gateway Station	10h 20m	02:20	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
	23:00	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42	Intermodal Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Gateway Station	15h 5m	17:05	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	23:30	Gateway Station	11h 40m	11:10	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Milwaukee on 10 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:30	Gateway Station	12h 10m	11:40	Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:00	Gateway Station	10h 20m	02:20	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
	23:00	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42	Intermodal Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Gateway Station	15h 5m	17:05	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	23:30	Gateway Station	11h 40m	11:10	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Milwaukee on 11 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Gateway Station	15h 5m	17:05	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:00	Gateway Station	10h 20m	02:20	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
	23:00	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42	Intermodal Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:30	Gateway Station	14h 15m	23:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	23:30	Gateway Station	11h 40m	11:10	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Milwaukee on 12 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:30	Gateway Station	14h 15m	23:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:00	Gateway Station	10h 20m	02:20	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
	23:00	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42	Intermodal Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Gateway Station	15h 5m	17:05	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	23:30	Gateway Station	11h 40m	11:10	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Milwaukee on 13 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Gateway Station	15h 5m	17:05	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
	13:55	Gateway Station	12h 25m	02:20	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
	23:00	Gateway Station	13h 42m	12:42	Intermodal Station	No tags
	08:45	Gateway Station	15h	23:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:00	Gateway Station	14h 45m	16:45	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:15 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 855, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

8h 18mAverage duration

527 kmDistance

48kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 876 - R 2 707	Average duration14h 15m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 855 - R 5 166	Average duration8h 18m	CO₂ emissions 48kg 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
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

3.5/511 936 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55 708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 484 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87484 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 918

Greyhound St. Louis Milwaukee recent customer reviews

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

Sameeha O.

5 May 2017

gud

Sridhar A.

3 September 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 876. The average price for this route is around R 1 220. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from St. Louis to Milwaukee?
The average bus journey time from St. Louis to Milwaukee is 14h 15m, covering a distance of 520 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to Milwaukee?
The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Milwaukee at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Milwaukee?
A bus trip from St. Louis to Milwaukee produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to Milwaukee?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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

04/01

R 1 705

05/01

R 1 428

Today

R 1 738

07/01

R 1 234

08/01

R 873

09/01

R 1 151

10/01

R 1 092

11/01

R 1 109

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Milwaukee was searched and found on 08 Jan 2026 with a price of R 873

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 R 873 to R 5 627 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 R 873, which is on 2026-01-08.

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.