There are 3 ways to get from Grafton to Grand Rapids by car, car ferry, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, 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.
Drive, car ferry
best- Drive from Grafton to Milwaukeecar
- Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry
- Drive from Muskegon to Grand Rapidscar
3h 48m$127–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 46m$103–153Train (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
7h$139–247
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grafton to Grand Rapids is to bus which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Grafton to Grand Rapids is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 48m and costs $120 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Grafton to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Service Road & Schroeder and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Grafton 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 7h.
The distance between Grafton and Grand Rapids is 150 miles.
The best way to get from Grafton to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Grafton to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Grafton to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Grafton to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Grafton to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 7h and costs $130 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Grafton, WI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Grafton to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Milwaukee and Chicago Union Station in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grafton to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Service Road & Schroeder, N5 & Clybourn, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 46m.
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
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- 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
- $60–90
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Grafton to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Grafton. It is currently 12:09 PM in Grafton and 1:09 PM in Grand Rapids.
Grafton to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
There are 149+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.