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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Muskegoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Muskegon to Milwaukeecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Milwaukee to Oconomowoccar car
    3h 59m
    $129–151

  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 / ...
    8h 14m
    $146–256

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Johnson Creek Outletsbus bus
    8h 42m

  4. Bus via Transit Center Bay C

    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 Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    9h 42m
    $157–209

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Map of how to get from Grand Rapids to Oconomowoc.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Oconomowoc via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Oconomowoc via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, and Johnson Creek Outlets in around 8h 42m.

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