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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Muskegoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Muskegon to Milwaukeecarferry car ferry Muskegon
    3h 21m
    $124–142

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    6h 37m
    $142–224

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    6h 57m

  4. Bus via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    7h 33m

Grand Rapids to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 57m.

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