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

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

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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 43m
    $126–147

  2. Bus via South Haven

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    10h 10m
    $78–119

  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 Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    8h 20m
    $96–195

  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 Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    8h 41m
    $90–134

Grand Rapids to Waukesha by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to E Main Street at N East Avenue via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 8h 41m.

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