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$186–214Bus
cheapest- 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$74–112Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Holland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
6h 14m$108–202Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Grand Valley State University to Muskegoncar
- Take the carferry from Muskegon to Milwaukeecarferry Muskegon
3h 18m$122–139
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Valley State University to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $70 - $120 and takes 8h 34m.
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 Holland Amtrak Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
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 Holland Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Grand Valley State University to Milwaukee is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 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 Holland Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 14m. 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 Holland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- 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
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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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