There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, car ferry, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ATW - GRR
5h 35m$63–341Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
9h 43m$136–270Bus
- Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
11h 14m$109–153Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Appleton to Milwaukeecar
- Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry
- Drive from Muskegon to Grand Rapidscar
5h 9m$141–169Taxi to Green Bay, fly
- Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane GRB - GRR
6h 25m$148–441Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)
- Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
12h 14m$109–150
Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Grand Rapids is to bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE) which costs $100 - $150 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Appleton to Grand Rapids is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 9m and costs $140 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Appleton to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Prospect and Walnut and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Oshkosh, Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between Appleton and Grand Rapids is 197 miles.
The best way to get from Appleton to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 43m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Appleton to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Appleton to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Oshkosh station.
The best way to get from Appleton to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $60 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 14m.
Appleton to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Appleton. It is currently 7:48 AM in Appleton and 8:48 AM in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prospect and Walnut to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Green Bay to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Green Bay to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Green Bay to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Green Bay to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Green Bay to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–24
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-914-1010
- Website
- Lake Express
Car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $119–128
- Website
- Lake Express
- Schedules at
- Lake Express Schedules
- Classic Cabin Adult
- $119
- Standard Vehicle
- $128
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Able Taxi and Tours
- Phone
- +1 920-265-7760
- Website
- abletaxiandtours.com
Appleton Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +1 920-733-4444
- Website
- appletonyellowtaxi.com
Fox Valley Cab
- Phone
- +1 920-734-4545
- Website
- facebook.com
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