There are 4 ways to get from Wisconsin to Grand Rapids by car ferry, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.
Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Milwaukee to MuskegonMilwaukee
- Drive from Muskegon to Grand Rapids
3h 20m$118–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0150S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand RapidsFlixBus 2552
6h 30m$51–157Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationHiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers StationPere Marquette
6h 33m$57–151Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 DeparturesWisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand RapidsFlixBus 2552
7h 25m$67–133
Wisconsin to Grand Rapids by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Grand Rapids is to bus which costs $50 - $160 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Grand Rapids is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $110 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin station to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Grand Rapids via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Wisconsin to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Wisconsin and Grand Rapids is 128 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Wisconsin to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Wisconsin to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Wisconsin to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Grand Rapids is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $50 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Grand Rapids via Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- 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 Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 866-914-1010
- Website
- lake-express.com
Car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon
- 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
Wisconsin to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Wisconsin. It is currently 12:07 PM in Wisconsin and 1:07 PM in Grand Rapids.
Wisconsin to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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