There are 3 ways to get from Pewaukee to Grand Rapids by car ferry, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Car ferry, drive
best- Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry Milwaukee
- Drive from Muskegon to Grand Rapidscar
3h 46m$126–147Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
8h 8m$169–261Bus
- 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
10h 5m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pewaukee to Grand Rapids is to car ferry and drive which costs $120 - $150 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Pewaukee to Grand Rapids is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $120 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Pewaukee to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Waukesha County Technical College at College Center and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Transit Center Bay C, Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Pewaukee to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Pewaukee and Grand Rapids is 148 miles.
The best way to get from Pewaukee to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Pewaukee to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Pewaukee to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Pewaukee to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Pewaukee to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $160 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 5m.
What companies run services between Pewaukee, Waukesha County, WI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Pewaukee to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waukesha County Technical College at College Center to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Transit Center Bay J, Transit Center Bay C, Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Pewaukee to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Pewaukee. It is currently 5:04 AM in Pewaukee and 6:04 AM in Grand Rapids.
Pewaukee to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
There are 26+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.