How far is Milwaukee from Detroit by coach?

The distance between Detroit and Milwaukee by coach is approximately 252 miles (406 km).

Is there a way to reach Milwaukee from Detroit without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Detroit to Milwaukee from £36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Detroit to Milwaukee on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	12h 25m	10:50	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Cheapest
	Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	10h 10m	08:35	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	13h 15m	11:40	Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to Milwaukee on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:20	Detroit Bus Station	8h 25m	23:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:40	Detroit Bus Station	13h 5m	18:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	10h 10m	08:35	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:40	Detroit Bus Station	12h 45m	18:25	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	12h 25m	10:50	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to Milwaukee on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:15	Detroit Bus Station	7h 55m	14:10	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
	Bus	07:15	Detroit Bus Station	7h 35m	13:50	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	Detroit Bus Station	9h 45m	17:05	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	16:20	Detroit Bus Station	8h 25m	23:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	10h 10m	08:35	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to Milwaukee on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00	Detroit Bus Station	23h 20m	08:20	Milwaukee (Amtrak Intermodal)	Cheapest
	Bus	07:15	Detroit Bus Station	7h 35m	13:50	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Fastest
	Bus	07:15	Detroit Bus Station	7h 55m	14:10	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	Detroit Bus Station	9h 45m	17:05	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	16:20	Detroit Bus Station	8h 25m	23:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to Milwaukee on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	10h 10m	08:35	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
	Bus	07:15	Detroit Bus Station	7h 35m	13:50	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Fastest
	Bus	07:15	Detroit Bus Station	7h 55m	14:10	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	Detroit Bus Station	9h 45m	17:05	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	16:20	Detroit Bus Station	8h 25m	23:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to Milwaukee on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	12h 25m	10:50	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Cheapest
	Bus	16:20	Detroit Bus Station	8h 25m	23:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	Detroit Bus Station	9h 45m	17:05	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	10h 10m	08:35	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	Detroit Bus Station	9h 25m	16:45	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to Milwaukee on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	12h 25m	10:50	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	Cheapest
	Bus	16:20	Detroit Bus Station	8h 25m	23:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:40	Detroit Bus Station	13h 5m	18:45	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
	Bus	23:25	Detroit Bus Station	10h 10m	08:35	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:40	Detroit Bus Station	12h 45m	18:25	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Detroit 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 10 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

10h 15mAverage duration

252 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£39 - £171	Average duration10h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£50 - £152	Average duration9h 23m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Milwaukee?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, 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

Indian Trails

4/532 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi5

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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

How far is Milwaukee from Detroit by coach?
The distance between Detroit and Milwaukee by coach is approximately 252 miles (406 km).
Is there a way to reach Milwaukee from Detroit without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£63

25/11

£122

Today

£143

27/11

£57

28/11

£53

29/11

£67

30/11

£96

01/12

£59

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £53

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

You can expect to pay from £53 to £178 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £53, which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Greyhound, Indian Trails 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.