There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Menomonee Falls by car, car ferry, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Muskegon
3h 45m$126–146Train (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 2m$182–274Bus
- 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
8h 14mBus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)
- 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 Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
8h 46m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Menomonee Falls is to drive and car ferry which costs $120 - $150 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Menomonee Falls is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 45m and costs $120 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Menomonee Falls. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Silver Spring & Lovers Lane via Chicago Bus Station and St Paul & N5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Menomonee Falls. 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 2m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Menomonee Falls is 144 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Menomonee Falls without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $180 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Grand Rapids to Menomonee Falls, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Menomonee Falls bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Menomonee Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Menomonee Falls is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $180 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Menomonee Falls, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Menomonee Falls via Chicago Union Station and Milwaukee in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Menomonee Falls via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, St Paul & N5, and Silver Spring & Lovers Lane in around 8h 14m.
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
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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 Menomonee Falls bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Menomonee Falls is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 3:33 PM in Grand Rapids and 2:33 PM in Menomonee Falls.
Grand Rapids to Menomonee Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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