There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Grand Valley State University by car ferry, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, plane, 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.
Car ferry, taxi
best- Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry Milwaukee
- Take the taxi from Muskegon to Grand Valley State Universitytaxi
3h 13m$188–213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 39m$74–113Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Stationtrain Pere Marquette
5h 57m$106–211Bus, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
4h 24m$143–526Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry Milwaukee
- Drive from Muskegon to Grand Valley State Universitycar
3h 19m$121–140Bus, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Valley State Universitytaxi
4h 17m$228–286
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Grand Valley State University is to bus which costs $70 - $120 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Grand Valley State University is to car ferry and taxi which takes 3h 13m and costs $180 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Grand Valley State University. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Meijer - Standale via Chicago Union Station and Rapid Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Grand Valley State University station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Holland Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Grand Valley State University is 115 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Grand Valley State University without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 3h 13m and costs $180 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Milwaukee to Grand Valley State University, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Grand Valley State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Grand Valley State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Grand Valley State University is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Grand Valley State University, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Grand Valley State University via Chicago Union Station and Holland Amtrak Station in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Grand Valley State University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Rapid Central Station, and Meijer - Standale in around 7h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
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
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $60–85
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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
Milwaukee to Grand Valley State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee to Grand Valley State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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