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

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to West Bend by car, car ferry, train, taxi, 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 West Bendcar car
    4h 5m
    $129–151

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Milwaukee to West Bendtaxi taxi
    7h 22m
    $170–285

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    8h 7m

  4. Bus via Des Plaines

    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 Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    9h 21m
    $168–219

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  • Distance: 160.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to West Bend via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, N5 & Clybourn, and Service Road & Schroeder in around 8h 7m.

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