There are 5 ways to get from Racine to Grand Rapids by car ferry, car, train (Amtrak), train, bus, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry Milwaukee
- Drive from Muskegon to Grand Rapidscar
3h 54m$126–147Train
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
7h 58m$68–138Train, 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
8h 3m$78–113Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport 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 Rapidstaxi
5h 5m$213–320Bus
- Take the bus from Marquette and 6th to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus
8h 35m$71–111
Racine to Grand Rapids by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Racine to Grand Rapids is to train which costs $65 - $140 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Racine to Grand Rapids is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $120 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Racine to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Marquette and 6th and arriving at Grand Rapids via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Racine 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 7h 58m.
The distance between Racine and Grand Rapids is 147 miles.
The best way to get from Racine to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Racine to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Racine to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Marquette and 6th station.
Racine to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, depart from Kenosha station.
The best way to get from Racine to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Racine, WI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Racine Street and 14th Street to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marquette and 6th to Grand Rapids via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 35m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Kenosha to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Kenosha to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Marquette and 6th to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $6–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 866-914-1010
- Website
- lake-express.com
Car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $119–128
- Website
- https://www.lake-express.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.lake-express.com/schedule/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Racine to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Racine. It is currently 11:57 AM in Racine and 12:57 PM in Grand Rapids.
Racine to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
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