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How to get fromGrand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Racineby car, car ferry, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Racine by car, car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Muskegoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Muskegon to Milwaukeecarferry car ferry Muskegon
    4h 7m
    $129–150

  2. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Racinecar car
    7h 49m
    $65–142

  3. Bus, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Racinecar car
    7h 49m
    $75–112

  4. Train, drive via West Michigan Aviation Academy (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Racinecar car
    7h 53m
    $65–142

  5. Bus, drive via Cesar Chavez/Goodrich (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Racinecar car
    7h 55m
    $75–112

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Racine.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 158.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR), USA and Racine, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Racine. However, you can drive to Muskegon, take the car ferry to Milwaukee, then drive to Racine. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gerald R Ford Airport to Racine via Kentwood Station - Woodland, Rapid Central Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 49m.

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