There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to New Berlin 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 40m$124–143Train (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 / ...
6h 55m$172–265Bus
- 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 10mBus via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- 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 26m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to New Berlin is to drive and car ferry which costs $120 - $150 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to New Berlin is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 40m and costs $120 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to New Berlin. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Goerke's Corners Park and Ride via Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to New Berlin. 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 6h 55m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and New Berlin is 137 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to New Berlin without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $170 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Grand Rapids to New Berlin, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to New Berlin bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to New Berlin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to New Berlin is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $170 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and New Berlin, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to New Berlin via Chicago Union Station and Milwaukee in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to New Berlin via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 8h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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 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 Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- 5 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 New Berlin bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
New Berlin is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 7:50 PM in Grand Rapids and 6:50 PM in New Berlin.
Grand Rapids to New Berlin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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