How to travel from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI

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Compare bus, train, and flight for St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, while a flight costs an average of €509.

Distance: 327 miles (527 km)

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Compare ways to travel from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI

Compare the available ways to get from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI is a bus with an average price of €61.

This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI:

A bus is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI costing on average €141.

A bus is €448 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI costing on average €509.

The fastest way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 55m.

Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 20m.

Bus takes on average 9h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between St. Louis, MO and Milwaukee, WI including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €141 compared to roughly €67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€74. The journey takes 6h 50m versus 5h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI

How to get from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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  • UnitedUA5973 · UA3519
    1 transfer

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    1 transfer
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  • skywest airlinesAA4919+envoy airAA3409
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI

Travel to Milwaukee, WI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI.

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There are 3 options to travel between St. Louis, MO and Milwaukee, WI including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI is a bus with an average price of €61.

This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI:

A bus is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI costing on average €141.

A bus is €448 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI costing on average €509.

The fastest way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 55m.

Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 20m.

Bus takes on average 9h 18m.

The distance from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI is approximately 327 miles (527 km).
The average frequency per day from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St. Louis, MO and Milwaukee, WI as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI:
  • Buses mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Milwaukee, Intermodal Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO and arrive in Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI.
  • Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in General Mitchell International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
  • Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Milwaukee, WI by flight.
Omio customers who travel from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI often also extend their vacation to go to Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Denver, CO, Boston, MA, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milwaukee, WI and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Milwaukee, WI to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Milwaukee, WI, it is recommended to spend 2 to 3 days. This allows time to explore its vibrant arts scene, enjoy local breweries, visit the Milwaukee Art Museum, and experience the historic Third Ward district.
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