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Milwaukee Art Museum
Major lakeside art museum known for its Santiago Calatrava-designed Quadracci Pavilion and strong American and decorative arts collections.
Flights from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI depart on average 37 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $140 (€114) but you can travel from only $45 (€36) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:24. The fastest flight covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 2h 56m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $140 (€114) |
Flights per day 37 |
Fastest flight 2h 56m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$151
Average price
$258
Fastest journey
3 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI will cost around $258 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $151.
Of the 3 flights that leave Grand Rapids, MI for Milwaukee, WI onMon, Jun 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct flights cover the 182 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 41 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the longest flights will take 4 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $140.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$318 Average price | $101 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $101 (€82).
A bus is $238 (€193) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $318 (€258).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
The table below shows live departures for Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI flights for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA5690 · UA5921 | 6:00 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h57 | 9:57 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3718 · UA3697 | 6:00 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 5h09 | 10:09 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1391+ AA6211 | 6:00 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 13h20 | 6:20 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3718 · UA3562 | 6:00 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 13h26 | 6:26 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5690 · UA4772 | 6:00 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 11h46 | 4:46 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5690 · UA6009 | 6:00 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 7h55 | 12:55 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1391+ AA6261 | 6:00 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 7h57 | 12:57 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3254+ AA5301+ AA4940 | 6:03 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 14h55 | 7:58 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4360+ AA6261+ AA5301 | 6:03 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 7h54 | 12:57 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1630+ AA5301+ AA4888 | 6:03 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 16h02 | 9:05 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5301 · AA5286 | 6:03 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 7h08 | 12:11 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1200+ AA6211+ AA5301 | 6:03 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 13h17 | 6:20 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1200+ AA4940+ AA5301 | 6:03 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 14h55 | 7:58 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2099 · UA6053 | 7:15 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 13h25 | 7:40 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2099 · UA6009 | 7:15 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h40 | 12:55 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2099 · UA5555 | 7:15 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 12h36 | 6:51 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2099 · UA5921 | 7:15 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 3h42 | 9:57 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2099 · UA4772 | 7:15 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 10h31 | 4:46 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6391 · AA4888 | 10:10 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 11h55 | 9:05 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6391 · AA6211 | 10:10 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 9h10 | 6:20 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6391 · AA6357 | 10:10 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 13h14 | 10:24 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6391 · AA4940 | 10:10 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 10h48 | 7:58 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6391 · AA6261 | 10:10 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 3h47 | 12:57 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4561 · UA5362 | 11:38 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 11h43 | 10:21 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4561 · UA6053 | 11:38 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 9h02 | 7:40 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4561 · UA4772 | 11:38 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h08 | 4:46 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4561 · UA5555 | 11:38 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 8h13 | 6:51 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4561 · UA4711 | 11:38 AM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 10h18 | 8:56 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3623 · UA3564 | 12:05 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 12h29 | 11:34 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3623 · UA3562 | 12:05 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 7h21 | 6:26 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2138 · UA5362 | 1:54 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 9h27 | 10:21 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2138 · UA5555 | 1:54 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 5h57 | 6:51 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2138 · UA4772 | 1:54 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 3h52 | 4:46 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2138 · UA4711 | 1:54 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 8h02 | 8:56 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2138 · UA6053 | 1:54 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h46 | 7:40 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1630+ AA6357+ AA5200 | 2:06 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 9h18 | 10:24 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1630+ AA4888+ AA5200 | 2:06 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 7h59 | 9:05 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5656 · AA5200 | 2:06 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 10h01 | 11:07 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4888+ AA3553 | 2:23 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 7h42 | 9:05 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6357+ AA3553 | 2:23 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 9h01 | 10:24 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3553+ AA4940 | 2:23 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h35 | 7:58 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3553+ AA6211 | 2:23 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h57 | 6:20 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4417 · UA5555 | 3:37 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h14 | 6:51 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4417 · UA5362 | 3:37 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 7h44 | 10:21 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4417 · UA4711 | 3:37 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h19 | 8:56 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4417 · UA6053 | 3:37 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 5h03 | 7:40 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3625 · UA3564 | 4:28 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 8h06 | 11:34 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3715+ AA4888 | 5:09 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h56 | 9:05 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4940+ AA3715 | 5:09 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 3h49 | 7:58 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3715+ AA6357 | 5:09 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 6h15 | 10:24 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1866 · UA5362 | 6:45 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 4h36 | 10:21 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1866 · UA4711 | 6:45 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 3h11 | 8:56 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4415 · UA5362 | 8:00 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 3h21 | 10:21 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4729+ AA6357 | 8:02 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 3h22 | 10:24 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6263+ AA4729 | 8:02 PM Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 12h40 | 7:42 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major lakeside art museum known for its Santiago Calatrava-designed Quadracci Pavilion and strong American and decorative arts collections.
Flagship museum telling the story of Harley-Davidson through historic motorcycles, engines, archives, and interactive exhibits.
Science and technology museum on the lakefront with hands-on exhibits, aquariums, and Great Lakes-focused displays.
Signature pedestrian route along the Milwaukee River connecting downtown districts, public art, bars, and city views.
Trendy historic warehouse district packed with boutiques, galleries, markets, and photogenic streets popular with visitors.
Scenic walking and cycling path along Lake Michigan with beaches, parks, and classic skyline and water views.
A Milwaukee classic: bratwurst simmered in beer and onions, then grilled and served on a roll. It reflects the city’s strong German immigrant and brewing heritage.
A beloved Wisconsin tradition found across Milwaukee, usually featuring battered cod or perch with coleslaw, rye bread, and potato pancakes or fries.
Fresh or fried curds made from young cheddar cheese. They are one of Wisconsin’s most iconic snacks and a staple on Milwaukee menus and at beer halls.
One of Milwaukee’s best-known fine dining restaurants, offering refined seasonal American cuisine in an intimate, polished setting.
An iconic local stand celebrated for frozen custard and jumbo burgers. A must for a classic Milwaukee dessert stop with a long-standing local following.
Popular brewery and beer hall famous for fish fry, cheese curds, and local beer. Lively, casual atmosphere that captures Milwaukee’s brewing culture.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels vary by season, while casual dining, beer, and local transit are fairly affordable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis 10-15%, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up for cafes if desired.
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