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

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Racine by car, car ferry, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Muskegoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Muskegon to Milwaukeecarferry car ferry Muskegon
    3h 54m
    $127–147

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain train
    9h 8m
    $42–75

  3. 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 Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    7h 27m
    $61–147

  4. 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 Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    8h 31m
    $58–91

  5. Train via Kenosha

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain train Up-N
    8h 41m
    $56–124

Grand Rapids to Racine by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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.

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