There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Cedarburg by car, car ferry, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (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 Grand Rapids to Muskegoncar
- Take the car ferry from Muskegon to Milwaukeecarferry Muskegon
3h 53m$127–148Train (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 10m$135–240Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
7h 42mBus via Des Plaines
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
8h 56m$130–171
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Cedarburg is to drive and car ferry which costs $120 - $150 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Cedarburg is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 53m and costs $120 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Cedarburg. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Service Road & Schroeder via Chicago Bus Station and N5 & Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Cedarburg. 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 10m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Cedarburg is 148 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Cedarburg without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Grand Rapids to Cedarburg, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Cedarburg bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Cedarburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Cedarburg is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Cedarburg, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Cedarburg via Chicago Union Station and Milwaukee in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Cedarburg via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, N5 & Clybourn, and Service Road & Schroeder in around 7h 42m.
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
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- 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
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $37–41
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- coachusaairportexpress.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 Cedarburg bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Cedarburg is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 11:25 PM in Grand Rapids and 10:25 PM in Cedarburg.
Grand Rapids to Cedarburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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