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Chippewa Valley Museum
The main local history museum covering logging, industry, and community life. It is the best starting point for understanding Eau Claire’s past.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milwaukee, WI to Eau Claire, WI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milwaukee, WI to Eau Claire, WI will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 1 buses from Milwaukee, WI to Eau Claire, WI, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 349 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 5 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Milwaukee, WI to Eau Claire, WI run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $45 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 216 miles (349 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 216 miles (349 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Milwaukee, WI to Eau Claire, WI.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
The table below shows live departures for Milwaukee, WI to Eau Claire, WI buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:25 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 4h40 | 7:05 AM Eau Claire, Truax Ln (McDonald's), WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 6h55 | 4:05 PM Eau Claire, Truax Ln (McDonald's), WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 5h40 | 4:20 PM Eau Claire, Truax Ln (McDonald's), WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 5h15 | 4:20 PM Eau Claire, Truax Ln (McDonald's), WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 5h15 | 10:25 PM Eau Claire, Truax Ln (McDonald's), WI | 0 transfersDirect |
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The main local history museum covering logging, industry, and community life. It is the best starting point for understanding Eau Claire’s past.
An outdoor living-history site with furnished logging camp buildings. It gives a tangible look at work and daily life in the logging era.
A small railroad museum in Carson Park with displays on regional train history. It pairs well with the adjacent depot and park attractions.
A downtown riverfront park at the meeting of the Eau Claire and Chippewa rivers. It hosts events, trails, and one of the city’s most popular public spaces.
A large park with trails, sports facilities, museum sites, and the baseball stadium. It is a classic local destination for walks and family outings.
This lively district mixes historic commercial blocks, music venues, shops, and easy river access. It offers a more local feel than the core downtown streets.
Fresh cheese curds are a Wisconsin staple, prized for their squeaky texture. In Eau Claire they are eaten plain or battered and fried at bars and supper clubs.
This Friday fish fry tradition features beer-battered or breaded cod, perch, or walleye with coleslaw and potato sides. It is a classic Upper Midwest social meal.
Brats are central to Wisconsin cookouts and tailgates. They are usually grilled sausages served on a bun with mustard, onions, or sauerkraut.
Stylish restaurant and bar serving contemporary American plates, steaks, seafood, and cocktails in an upscale but relaxed setting.
Established brewpub and restaurant with house beers, pizzas, sandwiches, and comfort food in a family-friendly downtown space.
Casual downtown brewery known for house beers, burgers, cheese curds, and a lively riverfront-adjacent atmosphere.
More affordable than major US tourist cities, with moderate hotel rates, reasonably priced dining, and low local transport costs.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants, about 10-15% for taxis, and $1-2 for cafe drinks or bar service when service is not included.
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Most Milwaukee, WI to Eau Claire, WI buses use the Milwaukee, Intermodal Station to Eau Claire, Truax Ln (McDonald's) station pair. Use this guide to compare Milwaukee, WI and Eau Claire, WI bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Milwaukee, Intermodal Station is 1 km from Milwaukee city centre. Public transport options include:
Milwaukee, Intermodal Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM machines available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Milwaukee, Intermodal Station.
Available at Milwaukee, Intermodal Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milwaukee, Intermodal Station: ADA compliant with elevators and ramps.
Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop) is 10 km from Milwaukee city centre. Public transport options include:
Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food options are available within the airport terminal.
Wi-Fi is available at Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop). ATMs are aTMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop).
Available at Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop): The station is accessible with facilities for disabled passengers.
Eau Claire, Truax Ln (McDonald's) is 8 km from Eau Claire city centre. Public transport options include:
Eau Claire, Truax Ln (McDonald's) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Adjacent to a McDonald's restaurant.
Wi-Fi is available at Eau Claire, Truax Ln (McDonald's). ATMs are available at Eau Claire, Truax Ln (McDonald's).
Ticket office support is available at Eau Claire, Truax Ln (McDonald's).
Available at Eau Claire, Truax Ln (McDonald's): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eau Claire, Truax Ln (McDonald's): Accessible paths for pedestrians.
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