Bus Tickets from Milwaukee to Detroit, MI

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TodayJul 31
TomorrowAug 1
from $70
SatAug 2
from $65
SunAug 3
from $62
MonAug 4
from $55
TueAug 5
from $57
WedAug 6
from $48
ThuAug 7
from $60

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Milwaukee to Detroit.

Bus
Average Price$47 - $179Average Duration10h 35m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$64 - $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 the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

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

Bus Milwaukee to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$63
Average bus trip duration10h 35m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure3:20am
Distance250 miles (402 km)
Latest bus departure7:45pm

Milwaukee to Detroit Bus

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

Best price found
07/29
$73
07/30
$104
Today
$99
08/01
$62
08/02
$57
08/03
$54
08/04
$48
08/05
$50
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of $48

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 $48 to $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 $48 which is on 2025-08-04.

Usually Indian Trails, FlixBus Inc. 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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Milwaukee to Detroit will emit less CO2 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.

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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!

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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 Milwaukee to Detroit, MI

You can also go to Detroit, MI by train

Train from Milwaukee to Detroit, MI

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