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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 €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 24m. 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 €31, and a train costs an average of €64.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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€85 Average price | €70 Average price Cheapest |
5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

There are 3 travel options from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Milwaukee, WI from Grand Rapids, MI is by taking a bus, which costs on average $50 (€45).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI:
Taking a bus costs $31 (€28) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $81 (€73) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $70 (€64).
The fastest way to get to Milwaukee, WI from Grand Rapids, MI is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 30 min.
Other travel options to Milwaukee, WI take longer:
Getting to Milwaukee, WI by bus takes 6 h 14 min on average.
Train takes on average 7 h 34 min.
Milwaukee, WI is approximately 113 miles (182 km) away from Grand Rapids, MI.
The average frequency per day from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI is:
- 2 buses per day.
- 9 flights per day.
- 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Grand Rapids, MI and Milwaukee, WI as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI:
The following travel companies offer services from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Milwaukee, WI by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI tickets on Omio for $56 (€51).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Milwaukee, WI by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI tickets on Omio for $70 (€64).
Yes, there are direct routes from Grand Rapids, MI to Milwaukee, WI with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct bus with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Milwaukee, WI tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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