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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Manitowocby car, car ferry, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Manitowoc by car, car ferry, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Ludingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry car ferry
    4h 37m
    $103–236

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Manitowocbus bus
    9h 41m
    $91–148

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Manitowocbus bus
    9h 21m
    $93–205

  4. Bus via Des Plaines

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Manitowocbus bus
    10h 49m
    $119–173

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 157.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Manitowoc, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Manitowoc via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Manitowoc in around 9h 41m.

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