There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin by car, car ferry, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, car ferry
best- Drive from Grand Rapids to Muskegoncar
- Take the car ferry from Muskegon to Milwaukeecarferry Muskegon
3h 21m$124–142Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
8h 15m$39–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
6h 37m$77–164Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
6h 57m$76–124
Grand Rapids to Wisconsin by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin is to bus via South Haven which costs $35 - $80 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 21m and costs $120 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Wisconsin station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Wisconsin. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Wisconsin is 128 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Wisconsin bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Wisconsin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Wisconsin, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 866-914-1010
- Website
- lake-express.com
Car ferry from Muskegon to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $119–128
- Website
- https://www.lake-express.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.lake-express.com/schedule/
- Classic Cabin Adult
- $119
- Standard Vehicle
- $128
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Wisconsin bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Wisconsin is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 2:22 PM in Grand Rapids and 1:22 PM in Wisconsin.
Grand Rapids to Wisconsin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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