What is the distance between Milwaukee and Detroit?

The distance separating Milwaukee and Detroit is 252 miles (406 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milwaukee to Detroit?

If you're headed to Detroit from Milwaukee, chances are that your bus will leave from Milwaukee Airport and arrive at Detroit Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Once in Detroit, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Detroit Historical Museum, The Guardian Building, Belle Isle Park, Comerica Park and Henry Ford Museum.

Bus Milwaukee to Detroit from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Milwaukee to Detroit on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	9h 45m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	9h 25m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:45pm	Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)	10h 15m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Detroit on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	9h 45m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	9h 25m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	10h 25m	2:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	10h 55m	6:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	10h 40m	8:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:45pm	Milwaukee (Amtrak Intermodal)	22h 15m	7:00pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:20am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	10h 20m	8:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:45pm	Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)	10h 15m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Detroit on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:50am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	7h 50m	8:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:10pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	7h 30m	8:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	10h 25m	2:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	10h 55m	6:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:45pm	Milwaukee (Amtrak Intermodal)	19h 55m	4:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	9h 45m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:45pm	Milwaukee (Amtrak Intermodal)	22h 15m	7:00pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	9h 25m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Detroit on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	11h 25m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	9h 25m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	10h 55m	6:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	9h 45m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:45pm	Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)	10h 15m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Milwaukee to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 10 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

10h 15mAverage Duration

251 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $179	Average Duration10h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$64 - $158	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Indian Trails

4/532 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi5

FlixBus

3.5/511,290 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

Where are the popular stops in Milwaukee and Detroit?

Stops in Milwaukee

A - Milwaukee Airport

B - Intermodal Station

C - S Cesar Chavez

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Milwaukee to Detroit, MI by bus

What is the distance between Milwaukee and Detroit?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milwaukee to Detroit?
What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$60

11/11

$86

Today

$77

11/13

$75

11/14

$53

11/15

$47

11/16

$62

11/17

$46

The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $170 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Indian Trails, Greyhound, 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.