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Sun31 Aug
Mon1 Sept
Tue2 Sept
from US$101
Wed3 Sept
from US$121
Thu4 Sept
from US$122
Fri5 Sept
from US$111
Sat6 Sept
Sun7 Sept

Cheap buses leaving Tuesday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 2 September at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: 3 September at
    Destination city: Milwaukee
    Destination location: Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 2 September at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: 3 September at
    Destination city: Milwaukee
    Destination location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 2 September at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: 3 September at
    Destination city: Milwaukee
    Destination location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 2 September at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: 3 September at
    Destination city: Milwaukee
    Destination location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 2 September at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Milwaukee
    Destination location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Milwaukee

Bus
Average priceUS$101 - US$354Average duration1d 3h
36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$137 - US$465Average duration1d
133kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Milwaukee

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Milwaukee. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
1d 3hAverage duration
US$101Cheapest ticket
36kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Milwaukee: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$135
Average bus trip duration1d 3h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure08:20
Distance905 miles
Latest bus departure23:35

New Orleans to Milwaukee Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Milwaukee from New Orleans, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - Milwaukee

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

    The distance between New Orleans and Milwaukee by coach is approximately 911 miles (1470 km).

  2. How can I travel from New Orleans to Milwaukee avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
27/08
US$108
28/08
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Today
US$243
30/08
US$126
31/08
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01/09
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02/09
US$96
03/09
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Milwaukee was searched and found on 2 Sept 2025 with a price of US$96

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

You can expect to pay from US$96 to US$243 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Milwaukee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$96, which is on 2025-09-02.

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 New Orleans and Milwaukee!

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from New Orleans to Milwaukee.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from New Orleans to Milwaukee, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from New Orleans to Milwaukee?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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