Milwaukee to Grand Rapids (MKE–GRR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MKE Airport Page →
120 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 28 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 2h 55m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Grand Rapids flights
DTW Detroit 2h 58m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Grand Rapids flights
ORD Chicago 3h 9m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Grand Rapids flights
MSP Minneapolis 3h 37m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Grand Rapids flights
BNA Nashville 4h 48m AAWN → G4NJMWN Nashville (BNA) to Grand Rapids flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 54m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Grand Rapids flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 9m AAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Grand Rapids flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 14m AADL → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Grand Rapids flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 30m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Grand Rapids flights
DEN Denver 5h 59m UAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Grand Rapids flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Grand Rapids
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
120 mi 0h 23m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MKE and GRR, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore MKE Routes GRR Routes MKE Live Flights GRR Live Flights MKE Delays GRR Delays
All flights from Grand Rapids (GRR) Grand Rapids to Milwaukee flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to GRR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
MDW ~2h 55m DTW ~2h 58m ORD ~3h 9m MSP ~3h 37m CVG ~3h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
692
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MKE → GRR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
73%
Return
GRR → MKE
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → GRR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Grand Rapids from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Metric MKE→GRR ORD→GRR MSN→GRR
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines – 14 1
Weekly flights – 362 1
Flight time 0h 23m 1h 0h 32m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Grand Rapids flights · Madison (MSN) to Grand Rapids flights · Chicago (MDW) to Grand Rapids flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Grand Rapids is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · GRR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Grand Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
120 mi / 193 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 23m gate to gate.
Facts

MKE–GRR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Grand Rapids route.
Route details
Distance120 mi / 193 km
Flight time0h 23m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: GRR
Full nameGerald R. Ford International Airport
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation794 ft / 242 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to GRR flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport take about 0h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 120 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
Grand Rapids is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from GRR to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MKE to GRR

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKE to GRR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to GRR is about 0 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 120 miles (193 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).