There are 4 ways to get from Wisconsin to Grand Rapids by car ferry, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or train
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 Muskegoncarferry Milwaukee
- Drive from Muskegon to Grand Rapidscar
3h 21m$118–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus FlixBus 2552
7h$48–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 33m$57–128Bus, train
- Take the bus from Michigan and Milwaukee to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
9h 16m$61–120
Wisconsin to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Grand Rapids is to bus which costs $45 - $140 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Grand Rapids is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 21m 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 7h.
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 train which takes 6h 33m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Wisconsin to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Wisconsin to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 train which takes 6h 33m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Grand Rapids via Chicago Bus Station in around 7h.
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
- $22–40
- 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
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Kenosha to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- 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
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–80
- 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 Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Michigan and Milwaukee to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–22
- 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 Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Wisconsin. It is currently 7:02 PM in Wisconsin and 8:02 PM in Grand Rapids.
Wisconsin to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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