There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Brown Deer by car, car ferry, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Drive, car ferry
best- Drive from Grand Rapids to Muskegoncar
- Take the car ferry from Muskegon to Milwaukeecarferry Muskegon
3h 41m$125–145Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
9h 4m$48–102Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
7h 30m$86–180Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
7h 50m$79–120
Grand Rapids to Brown Deer by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Brown Deer is to bus via South Haven which costs $45 - $110 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Brown Deer is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 41m and costs $120 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Brown Deer. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Teutonia & Green Bay via Chicago Bus Station and N5 & Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Brown Deer. 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 7h 30m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Brown Deer is 140 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Brown Deer without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Grand Rapids to Brown Deer, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Brown Deer bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Brown Deer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Brown Deer is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Brown Deer, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Teutonia & Green Bay via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, and N5 & Clybourn in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Teutonia & Green Bay via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and N5 & Clybourn in around 7h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.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
- $119–128
- Website
- https://www.lake-express.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.lake-express.com/schedule/
- Classic Cabin Adult
- $119
- Standard Vehicle
- $128
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Brown Deer bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Brown Deer is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 1:46 AM in Grand Rapids and 12:46 AM in Brown Deer.
Grand Rapids to Brown Deer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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