There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin Rapids by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (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.
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tomah Amtraktrain
- Take the taxi from Tomah Amtrak to Wisconsin Rapidstaxi
10h 36m$227–404Drive 422.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin Rapidscar 422.5 mi
7h 12m$78–112Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus
13h 2m$114–166Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport, taxi
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane GRR - CWA
- Take the taxi from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Wisconsin Rapidstaxi
7h 7m$94–389Train, bus via Appleton
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus
- Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus
13h 17m$113–213Train, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Waupacabus
- Take the bus from Waupaca Mobil to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus
13h 27m$121–214Bus via Benton Harbor
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Benton Harborbus
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus
13h 35m$87–146Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane ORD - CWA
- Take the taxi from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Wisconsin Rapidstaxi
8h 12m$124–434Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, taxi
- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane MKG - CWA
- Take the taxi from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Wisconsin Rapidstaxi
5h 3m$167–452Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Appleton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane GRR - ATW
- Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus
9h 32m$94–377
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin Rapids is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin Rapids is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $160 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Wisconsin Rapids. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Wisconsin Rapids Lamers via Chicago Bus Station and Appleton Valley Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Wisconsin Rapids is 469 miles. The road distance is 425 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin Rapids without a car is to train and taxi which takes 10h 36m and costs $220 - $410.
It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin Rapids, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Wisconsin Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Wisconsin Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Wisconsin Rapids is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 6:40 AM in Grand Rapids and 5:40 AM in Wisconsin Rapids.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Wisconsin Rapids is 425 miles. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Grand Rapids to Wisconsin Rapids.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Wisconsin Rapids via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Appleton Valley Transit, and Wisconsin Rapids Lamers in around 13h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Muskegon to Central Wisconsin Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
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 Tomah Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- 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 Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- 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 Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- 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
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $40–150
Northwoods Cab
- Phone
- +1-715-393-7788
- Website
- northwoodscab.com
Northwoods Cab
- Phone
- +1-715-393-7788
- Website
- northwoodscab.com
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
Northwoods Cab
- Phone
- +1-715-393-7788
- Website
- northwoodscab.com
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