Travel Information
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 prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 327 miles (527 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $99 (€82).
A bus is $191 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $280 (€232).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI
How to get from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM8h45St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)6:45 PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$1411One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM8h45St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)6:45 PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$1411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UA4165 · UA53627:05 PM3h24St. Louis Lambert International Airport10:29 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport$6841One-way1 transfer
Other options
22 Texas Eagle · 337 Hiawatha Service8:10 AM8h18St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO4:28 PMAirport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI$4231One-way1 transfer
22 Texas Eagle · 337 Hiawatha Service8:10 AM8h34St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO4:44 PMMilwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI$4231One-way1 transfer
22 Texas Eagle · 339 Hiawatha Service8:10 AM10h17St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO6:27 PMAirport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI$4231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM8h25St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)6:25 PMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI$1421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
4:00 PM10h10St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)2:10 AMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$1481One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM11h05St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)10:35 AMMilwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI$1521One-way1 transfer
UA5572 · UA57209:20 AM3h28St. Louis Lambert International Airport12:48 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport$3891One-way1 transfer
UA2805 · UA58426:00 AM3h53St. Louis Lambert International Airport9:53 AMGeneral Mitchell International Airport$3891One-way1 transfer
AA4537+
AA63575:58 PM4h23St. Louis Lambert International Airport10:21 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport$3891One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jul 02
Jul 03
Jul 04
Jul 05
Jul 06
Jul 07
Jul 08
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $99 (€82).
A bus is $191 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $280 (€232).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
- Around 38 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.
- Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in General Mitchell International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO and arrive in Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Milwaukee, Intermodal Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
Travelling from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
