How to get to Milwaukee, WI from St. Louis, MO

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Compare coach, train and flight for St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, while a flight costs an average of £446.

Distance: 527 km

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£124

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£446

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7h 20m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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1.6 - 3.2kg

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Compare ways to travel from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI

Compare the available ways to get from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI is a coach with an average price of £54.

This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI:

A coach is £71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI costing on average £124.

A coach is £393 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI costing on average £446.

The fastest way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 55m.

Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 20m.

Coach takes on average 9h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between St. Louis, MO and Milwaukee, WI including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £124 compared to roughly £59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£65. The journey takes 6h 50m versus 5h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI

How to get to Milwaukee, WI from St. Louis, MO by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI

Travel to Milwaukee, WI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI.

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There are 3 options to travel between St. Louis, MO and Milwaukee, WI including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI is a coach with an average price of £54.

This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI:

A coach is £71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI costing on average £124.

A coach is £393 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI costing on average £446.

The fastest way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 55m.

Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 20m.

Coach takes on average 9h 18m.

The St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI distance is approximately 527 km.
The average frequency per day from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St. Louis, MO and Milwaukee, WI as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI:
  • Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in General Mitchell International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO and arrive in Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI.
  • Coaches mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Milwaukee, Intermodal Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Milwaukee, WI by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Milwaukee, WI by coach.
Omio customers who travel from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI often also extend their vacation to go to Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Denver, CO, Boston, MA, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milwaukee, WI and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from St. Louis, MO to Milwaukee, WI, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
Three days in Milwaukee, WI, allows visitors to explore its vibrant arts scene, historical landmarks, and enjoy local cuisine, while also experiencing the city's famous breweries and Lake Michigan views.

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