Find coaches from Milwaukee to Detroit, MI

Next departures

Next departures from Milwaukee to Detroit on 19 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
Detroit Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus
Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport
Detroit Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
Detroit Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Milwaukee to Detroit

Bus
Average priceUS$41 - US$179Average duration10h 15m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$64 - US$164Average duration8h 30m
37kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Milwaukee to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
8h 30mAverage duration
US$64Cheapest ticket
37kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Milwaukee to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$61
Average bus trip duration10h 15m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure03:20
Distance250 miles
Latest bus departure19:45

Milwaukee to Detroit Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Milwaukee - Detroit, MI

  1. What's the distance between Milwaukee and Detroit by coach?

    The distance between Milwaukee and Detroit by coach is approximately 252 miles (406 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Milwaukee to Detroit without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
16/09
US$45
17/09
US$58
Today
US$54
19/09
US$51
20/09
US$43
21/09
US$76
22/09
US$46
23/09
US$45
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 20 Sept 2025 with a price of US$43

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Milwaukee to Detroit, MI as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$43 to US$170 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$43, which is on 2025-09-20.

Usually FlixBus, Indian Trails, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Milwaukee and Detroit!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Milwaukee to Detroit, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Milwaukee to Detroit will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Milwaukee to Detroit while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Milwaukee to Detroit, MI?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Milwaukee by bus?

Bus from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee

You can also go to Detroit, MI by train

Train from Milwaukee to Detroit, MI

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