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Compare train, bus, and flight for Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI
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 train which can get you there in 5h 26m. 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 train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$102 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 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) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $102 (€82).
A bus is $239 (€193) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $320 (€258).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI
How to get from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+
2:15 PM10h30Grand Rapids, The Shops at Centerpoint, MI11:45 PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$821One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus+
2:15 PM10h30Grand Rapids, The Shops at Centerpoint, MI11:45 PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station$821One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UA1866 · UA47116:45 PM3h11Gerald R. Ford International Airport8:56 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport$2401One-way1 transfer
Other options
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AA37155:43 PM3h14Gerald R. Ford International Airport7:57 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport$2031One-way1 transfer
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AA47298:03 PM3h27Gerald R. Ford International Airport10:30 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport$2031One-way1 transfer
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AA37155:43 PM4h21Gerald R. Ford International Airport9:04 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport$2031One-way1 transfer
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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 $102 (€82).
A bus is $239 (€193) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI costing on average $320 (€258).
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grand Rapids, MI and Milwaukee, WI as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Gerald R. Ford International Airport and arrive in General Mitchell International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Grand Rapids Station, Grand Rapids, MI and arrive in Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI.
- Buses mostly depart from Grand Rapids, The Shops at Centerpoint, MI and arrive in Milwaukee, Intermodal Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Indian Trails to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
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