There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin by car, car ferry, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or bus
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 Muskegon
- Take the car ferry from Muskegon to MilwaukeeMuskegon
3h 20m$119–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationGreyhound US0150 / ...
6h 40m$49–144Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union StationPere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
6h 37m$62–131Train, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenosha
- Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Michigan and Milwaukee
9h 20m$63–120
Grand Rapids to Wisconsin by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin is to bus which costs $45 - $150 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 20m and costs $110 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
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 $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Wisconsin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Grand Rapids 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 $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $150 and takes 6h 40m.
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 to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 40m.
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
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Kenosha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Michigan and Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–22
- Schedules at
- coachusa.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
- $115–121
- Schedules at
- lake-express.com
- Classic Cabin Adult
- $115
- Standard Vehicle
- $121
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Wisconsin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Wisconsin is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 11:11 AM in Grand Rapids and 10:11 AM in Wisconsin.
Grand Rapids to Wisconsin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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