Bus Tickets from New Orleans to Milwaukee

Next departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Milwaukee on September 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New Orleans Bus Station
Milwaukee Mitchell MKE AirportCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New Orleans Bus Station
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New Orleans Bus Station
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New Orleans Bus Station
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New Orleans Bus Station
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 departure8:20am
Distance1459 km
Latest bus departure11:35pm

New Orleans to Milwaukee Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - Milwaukee

  1. How far is New Orleans from Milwaukee?

    The distance covered from New Orleans to Milwaukee is 1470 km (911 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to Milwaukee?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans, and end it at Milwaukee Airport, in Milwaukee.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-27
US$108
08-28
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Today
US$243
08-30
US$126
08-31
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09-01
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09-02
US$96
09-03
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Milwaukee was searched and found on Sep 2, 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?

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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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