Buses to Milwaukee
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Milwaukee, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee to Elgin | United States | 116 km (72 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Milwaukee to Madison | United States | 122 km (75 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Milwaukee to Rockford | United States | 129 km (80 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Milwaukee to Chicago | United States | 134 km (83 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Milwaukee to Naperville | United States | 141 km (87 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Milwaukee to Aurora | United States | 146 km (91 mi) | about 2 h 52 min |
| Milwaukee to Green Bay | United States | 165 km (102 mi) | about 3 h 12 min |
| Milwaukee to Joliet | United States | 169 km (105 mi) | about 3 h 17 min |
| Milwaukee to Grand Rapids | United States | 182 km (113 mi) | about 3 h 31 min |
| Milwaukee to South Bend | United States | 203 km (126 mi) | about 3 h 54 min |
| Milwaukee to Lansing | United States | 275 km (171 mi) | about 5 h 11 min |
| Milwaukee to Davenport | United States | 277 km (172 mi) | about 5 h 13 min |
| Milwaukee to New York City | United States | 1,178 km (732 mi) | about 21 h 23 min |
| Milwaukee to Toronto | Canada | 691 km (430 mi) | about 12 h 39 min |
| Milwaukee to Brooklyn | United States | 1,185 km (736 mi) | about 21 h 30 min |
| Milwaukee to Queens | United States | 1,193 km (741 mi) | about 21 h 39 min |
| Milwaukee to Montréal | Canada | 1,171 km (728 mi) | about 21 h 15 min |
| Milwaukee to Philadelphia | United States | 1,114 km (692 mi) | about 20 h 14 min |
| Milwaukee to Manhattan | United States | 1,179 km (733 mi) | about 21 h 24 min |
| Milwaukee to The Bronx | United States | 1,185 km (736 mi) | about 21 h 31 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.