What is the travel distance from Bloomington to Milwaukee?

The distance between the two cities is 185 miles (299 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Bloomington to Milwaukee start their journey at Uptown Station and wind up at Milwaukee Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Bloomington to Milwaukee from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bloomington to Milwaukee on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:10pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	10h 35m	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:30pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	11h 50m	2:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures for Bloomington to Milwaukee on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:10pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	10h 35m	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:30pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	11h 50m	2:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	No tags

Next departures for Bloomington to Milwaukee on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:30pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	11h 50m	2:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
	Bus	1:10pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	10h 35m	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest

Next departures for Bloomington to Milwaukee on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:30pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	11h 50m	2:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Cheapest
	Bus	1:10pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	10h 35m	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	Fastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to Milwaukee

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Milwaukee. The journey takes about 5 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

5h 36mAverage Duration

183 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $111	Average Duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $319	Average Duration5h 36m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bloomington and Milwaukee?

Stops in Bloomington

A
Uptown Station
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, 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

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bloomington, IL to Milwaukee by bus

What is the travel distance from Bloomington to Milwaukee?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bloomington to Milwaukee?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$108

11/25

$87

Today

$59

11/27

$63

11/28

$53

11/29

$85

11/30

$116

12/01

$65

The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Milwaukee was searched and found on Nov 28, 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 Bloomington, IL to Milwaukee, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $53 to $116 for a bus ticket from Bloomington, IL 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.