There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Racine by car, car ferry, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, or train
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 54m$127–147Train via Kenosha
cheapest- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain Up-N
8h 35m$58–122Train (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 Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
7h 27m$64–145Bus
- 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 31m$72–111Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain Up-N
8h 35m$67–99
Grand Rapids to Racine by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Racine is to train via Kenosha which costs $55 - $130 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Racine is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 54m and costs $120 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Racine. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at MLK Jr and State via Chicago Bus Station and Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Racine station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Sturtevant Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Racine is 147 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Racine without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Grand Rapids to Racine, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Racine bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Racine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Racine is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Racine, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Transit Center E via Chicago Union Station, Sturtevant Amtrak Station, and Amtrak Station in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to MLK Jr and State via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, and Mitchell Airport in around 8h 31m.
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
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- 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
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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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Grand Rapids to Racine bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Racine is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 11:33 AM in Grand Rapids and 10:33 AM in Racine.
Grand Rapids to Racine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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