There are 4 ways to get from Grand Valley State University to Milwaukee by taxi, car ferry, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, car ferry
best- Take the taxi from Grand Valley State University to Muskegontaxi
- Take the carferry from Muskegon to Milwaukeecarferry Muskegon
3h 12m$186–214Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Grand Valley State University to Muskegoncar
- Take the carferry from Muskegon to Milwaukeecarferry Muskegon
3h 18m$122–139Train (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 Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
6h 58m$171–262Bus
- 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 Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
8h 34m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Valley State University to Milwaukee is to drive and car ferry which costs $120 - $140 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Valley State University to Milwaukee is to taxi and car ferry which takes 3h 12m and costs $180 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Valley State University to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Meijer - Standale and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Valley State University station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Grand Valley State University and Milwaukee is 115 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Valley State University to Milwaukee without a car is to taxi and car ferry which takes 3h 12m and costs $180 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Grand Valley State University to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Grand Valley State University to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Valley State University to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Valley State University to Milwaukee is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $170 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Grand Valley State University, MI, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Grand Valley State University to Milwaukee via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Valley State University to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Meijer - Standale, Rapid Central Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 34m.
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
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- 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
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
Sunset Transport
- Phone
- +1-616-994-3495
- Website
- sunset-transport.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Grand Valley State University to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Grand Valley State University to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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