The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Milwaukee, WI
Cheapest price
$190
Average price
$247
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 7 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1178 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Milwaukee, WI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Milwaukee, WI will cost around $247 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $190.
Of the 2 buses that leave New York, NY for Milwaukee, WI on Sat, Apr 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 18 the direct buses cover the 1178 km distance in an average of 1 d 7 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 2 h 45 m .
On Sat, Apr 18 the slowest buses will take 1 d 12 h 5 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.
4:45 AM36h05New York, NY4:50 PMMilwaukee, WI$1901One-way0 transfers
3:00 AM26h45New York, NY5:45 AMMilwaukee, WI$3041One-way0 transfers
3:00 AM26h45New York, NY5:45 AMMilwaukee, WI$3041One-way0 transfers
4:45 AM36h05New York, NY4:50 PMMilwaukee, WI$1901One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to Milwaukee, WI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Milwaukee, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $108. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $108, and a train costs an average of $126.
Distance: 731 miles (1178 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$200 Average price Cheapest | $317 Average price | $308 Average price |
24h 39m Average total duration 24h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 40m Average total duration 23h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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New York, NY to Milwaukee, WI Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 41h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 40h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 40h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 29h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $268 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 25h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 37h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $265 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $271 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $268 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $265 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Live departures
New York, NY to Milwaukee, WI bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Milwaukee, WI buses for today, Saturday, April 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 4:00 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 26h50 | 6:50 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 4:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 26h50 | 6:50 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 4:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 27h10 | 7:10 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 4:00 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 27h10 | 7:10 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 28h45 | 9:45 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 3 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 5:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 25h35 | 7:10 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 3 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 5:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 25h15 | 6:50 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 3 transfers | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 7:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 23h40 | 7:10 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 7:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 23h20 | 6:50 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 8:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 32h15 | 4:45 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 23h35 | 10:05 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 23h15 | 9:45 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 11:00 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 29h45 | 4:45 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, April 12 | |||||
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 21h45 | 9:45 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 22h05 | 10:05 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 21h40 | 9:45 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 22h00 | 10:05 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 20h35 | 10:05 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 20h15 | 9:45 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 2:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 26h45 | 4:45 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 3 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined | 2:50 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 25h55 | 4:45 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:00 AM New York, NY | 26h45 | 5:45 AM Milwaukee, WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 AM New York, NY | 36h05 | 4:50 PM Milwaukee, WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Milwaukee, WI
Buses from New York, NY to Milwaukee, WI run on average 30 times per day, taking around 24h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $108 (€86) but you can travel from only $106 (€85) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 731 miles (1178 km) distance in 22h 5m.
Distance 731 miles (1178 km) |
Average bus duration 24h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $108 (€86) |
Buses per day 30 |
Fastest bus 22h 5m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from New York, NY to Milwaukee, WIYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Milwaukee, WI with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $106 (€85). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Milwaukee, WI
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Milwaukee, WI by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milwaukee, WI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Milwaukee, WI
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
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