There are 5 ways to get from Kenosha to Grand Rapids by car, car ferry, train (Amtrak), train, bus, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, car ferry
best- Drive from Kenosha to Milwaukeecar
- Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry
- Drive from Muskegon to Grand Rapidscar
4h 12m$128–149Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 51m$50–121Train, bus
- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 51m$55–81Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Kenosha to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
5h 4m$219–284Bus
- Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
9h 15m$64–103
Kenosha to Grand Rapids by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kenosha to Grand Rapids is to train which costs $45 - $130 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kenosha to Grand Rapids is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 12m and costs $120 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Kenosha station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kenosha to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Kenosha and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Kenosha and Grand Rapids is 156 miles.
The best way to get from Kenosha to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Kenosha to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Kenosha to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street.
Kenosha to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, depart from Kenosha station.
The best way to get from Kenosha to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Kenosha, WI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Kenosha to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Mitchell Airport, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Kenosha to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Kenosha to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Kenosha to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-914-1010
- Website
- Lake Express
Car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon
- 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
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kenosha to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Mitchell Airport station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Kenosha. It is currently 6:56 PM in Kenosha and 7:56 PM in Grand Rapids.
Kenosha to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
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