WI → MN · about 295 miles
Milwaukee to Minneapolis bus schedule
Jefferson Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound run 42 direct buses a week from Milwaukee to Minneapolis. The fastest takes 6 hours 5 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:15 AM and the last at 5:10 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $35 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 6h 05m
- First bus
- 12:15 AM
- Last bus
- 5:10 PM
- Standard fare
- $35
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for FlixBus and Greyhound aren't listed here.
7 of the 42 buses a week stop at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM | 6:20 AM | 6h 05m | Daily | Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 2:25 AM | 9:25 AM | 7h 00m | Daily | Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 8:55 AM | 5:25 PM | 8h 30m | Daily | Milwaukee (Amtrak Intermodal) to Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $35Book (carrier website) |
| 9:10 AM | 6:15 PM | 9h 05m | Daily | Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 10:40 AM | 6:15 PM | 7h 35m | Daily | Milwaukee WI - General Mitchell Airport Terminal Bus (MKB) to Minneapolis Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 5:10 PM | 12:15 AM +1 day | 7h 05m | Daily | Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
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Where to catch the bus in Milwaukee
Where the bus stops in Minneapolis
Return trip: Minneapolis to Milwaukee
Questions
How long is the bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolis?
The fastest direct bus takes 6 hours 5 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 35 minutes.
How much is the bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolis?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $35. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for FlixBus and Greyhound aren't listed here; check their websites.
What time is the first bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolis?
The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:10 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Milwaukee to Minneapolis?
Jefferson Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Milwaukee?
Buses to Minneapolis leave from Milwaukee (Amtrak Intermodal) and Milwaukee WI - General Mitchell Airport Terminal Bus (MKB).
Does the bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolis stop at General Mitchell International Airport?
Yes, 7 of the 42 a week: at Milwaukee WI - General Mitchell Airport Terminal Bus (MKB).