There are 3 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Pewaukee by car, car ferry, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, 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 car ferry from Muskegon to Milwaukeecarferry Muskegon
3h 45m$127–147Bus
cheapest- 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 / ...
9h 54m$96–144Train (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 / ...
8h$115–213
Grand Rapids to Pewaukee by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Pewaukee is to bus which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Pewaukee 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 Pewaukee. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Waukesha County Technical College at College Center via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Goerke's Corners Park and Ride and Transit Center Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Pewaukee. 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 8h.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Pewaukee is 148 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Pewaukee without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Grand Rapids to Pewaukee, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Pewaukee bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Pewaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Pewaukee is to train which takes 8h and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Pewaukee, Waukesha County, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Pewaukee via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Waukesha County Technical College at College Center via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Transit Center Bay C, and Transit Center Bay J in around 9h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 866-914-1010
- Website
- lake-express.com
Car ferry from Muskegon to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $119–128
- Website
- https://www.lake-express.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.lake-express.com/schedule/
- Classic Cabin Adult
- $119
- Standard Vehicle
- $128
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Pewaukee bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Pewaukee is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 1:53 AM in Grand Rapids and 12:53 AM in Pewaukee.
Grand Rapids to Pewaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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