Bus Milwaukee to Columbus, OH: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$95

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Wednesday

$91

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 20m	3:20 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	3:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 12/19/2025 3:20:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
FlixBus	17h 40m	7:15 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	1:55 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 12/19/2025 7:15:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
FlixBus	15h 25m	3:20 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	7:45 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$118	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 12/19/2025 3:20:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
FlixBus	11h 45m	11:50 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	12:35 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$126	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 12/19/2025 11:50:00 AM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH via Chicago, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  17h 40m
  
  0
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Milwaukee
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:15 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 12/20/2025 9:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
- Busbud
  
  7h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:15 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  3:40 AM
  
  Columbus, OH
  ABM Public Parking
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $56
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/20/2025 7:15:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Travel time is 5h 20m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 50m	9:00 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	7:50 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 12/24/2025 9:00:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
FlixBus	11h 20m	3:20 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	3:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 12/24/2025 3:20:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
FlixBus	15h 25m	3:20 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	7:45 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$107	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 12/24/2025 3:20:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
Greyhound US	13h 35m	6:30 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	9:05 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$113	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 12/24/2025 6:30:00 AM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH via Chicago, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 20m
  
  0
  
  3:20 PM
  
  Milwaukee
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:35 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 12/20/2025 3:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
- Busbud
  
  7h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:15 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  3:40 AM
  
  Columbus, OH
  ABM Public Parking
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $56
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/20/2025 7:15:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $12

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH is $61 on 12/15/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Milwaukee and Columbus, OH

See here how frequent the connections between Milwaukee and Columbus, OH are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Milwaukee and Columbus, OH.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 4 buses from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Milwaukee and Columbus, OH, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH in one click! Book your bus ticket from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH starting from $61!

Cheapest Bus	$61
Fastest Bus	10h 50m
Earliest Bus	11:50 AM
Latest Bus	7:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	331.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Milwaukee for Columbus, OH: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$86

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$91

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$91

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $86, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $91.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH, with $91. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $99.

How to save money travelling from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Milwaukee and Columbus, OH

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Milwaukee and Columbus, OH.

Intermodal Station

W. St Paul's Ave 433

Central Bus Station

4960 S. 13th St. Park

Badger

N James Lovell St 635

Downtown Bus Station

Greyhound Bus Station

E Town St 111

University

N High St 1739

N Wilson

ABM Public Parking

E Rich Street 100

E Main St & S Lazelle St

E Main St 139

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH? Compare all modes of transports from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH? Or which bus companies serve the route Milwaukee to Columbus, OH? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Milwaukee to Columbus, OH bus

How much does a Milwaukee Columbus, OH bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $61 and takes 10h 50m to reach Columbus, OH. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $61 and $126. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Columbus, OH.

On average, how many connections are available from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH each day?

Every day, the Milwaukee to Columbus, OH bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH take?

The fastest bus from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH is offered by FlixBus and takes 10h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $91. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH?

The earliest bus arriving in Columbus, OH from Milwaukee starts at 11:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH?

The latest bus trip departing from Milwaukee for Columbus, OH starts at 7:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Milwaukee Columbus, OH route?

When traveling by bus from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Milwaukee and Columbus, OH?

You can check all the direct connections between Milwaukee and Columbus, OH by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Milwaukee to Columbus, OH bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Milwaukee Columbus, OH bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Milwaukee Columbus, OH bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Milwaukee to Columbus, OH on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Milwaukee to Columbus, OH

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Milwaukee and to Columbus, OH

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Milwaukee and to Columbus, OH. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!