How to travel from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI

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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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$102

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$81

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$17

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5h 56m

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The cheapest way to travel from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI is a bus with an average price of $81 (€65).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 26m.

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Grand Rapids, MI and Milwaukee, WI including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI among Omio's users.

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from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI

How to get from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    2:15 PM10h30
    Grand Rapids, The Shops at Centerpoint, MI
    11:45 PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station
    $821One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    2:15 PM10h30
    Grand Rapids, The Shops at Centerpoint, MI
    11:45 PMMilwaukee, Intermodal Station
    $821One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • UnitedUA1866 · UA4711
    6:45 PM3h11
    Gerald R. Ford International Airport
    8:56 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport
    $2401One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • skywest airlinesAA4940+envoy airAA3715
    5:43 PM3h14
    Gerald R. Ford International Airport
    7:57 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport
    $2031One-way
    1 transfer
  • skywest airlinesAA6357+Republic AirlinesAA4729
    8:03 PM3h27
    Gerald R. Ford International Airport
    10:30 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport
    $2031One-way
    1 transfer
  • skywest airlinesAA4888+envoy airAA3715
    5:43 PM4h21
    Gerald R. Ford International Airport
    9:04 PMGeneral Mitchell International Airport
    $2031One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI

Travel to Milwaukee, WI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI.

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There are 3 options to travel between Grand Rapids, MI and Milwaukee, WI including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI is a bus with an average price of $81 (€65).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 26m.

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

The distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Indian Trails to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI often also extend their vacation to go to Chicago, IL, Minneapolis, MN, Madison, WI, Glenview, IL, Bensenville, IL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milwaukee, WI and these popular destinations at a great price.

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