There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Kenosha by car, car ferry, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, 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 carferry from Muskegon to Milwaukeecarferry
- Drive from Milwaukee to Kenoshacar
4h 12m$128–150Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Benton Harborbus
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain
7h 41m$39–67Train
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain Up-N
7h 2m$52–113Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
8h 59m$62–97
Grand Rapids to Kenosha by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Kenosha is to bus and train which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Kenosha is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 12m and costs $120 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Kenosha station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street via Chicago Bus Station and Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Kenosha. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Kenosha via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Kenosha is 157 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Kenosha without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Grand Rapids to Kenosha, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Kenosha bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Kenosha train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Kenosha is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Kenosha, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Kenosha via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, and Mitchell Airport in around 8h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 866-914-1010
- Website
- Lake Express
Car ferry from Muskegon to Milwaukee
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Grand Rapids to Kenosha bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Kenosha is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 2:26 PM in Grand Rapids and 1:26 PM in Kenosha.
Grand Rapids to Kenosha train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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