The average bus between Milwaukee and Independence takes 18h 40m and the fastest bus takes 17h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Milwaukee to Independence. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Milwaukee and Independence. The earliest departure is at 11:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milwaukee is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Independence at 2:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 18h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Milwaukee to Independence? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee to Independence. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee station and arriving at Independence station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.
Milwaukee to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
The distance between Milwaukee and Independence is 700 km. The road distance is 1,073 km.
You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 15h 23m.