There are 4 ways to get from Abilene to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Abilene (ABI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ABI - GRR
7h 13m$189–822Bus
- Take the bus from Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station to Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
28h 23m$269–540Bus, train
- Take the bus from Abilene to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
31h 50m$408–863Drive 1,223 mi
- Drive from Abilene to Grand Rapidscar 1,223 mi
20h 31m$224–323
Abilene to Grand Rapids by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Abilene to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 20h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Abilene to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Abilene station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 23m.
The distance between Abilene and Grand Rapids is 1082 miles. The road distance is 1230.1 miles.
The best way to get from Abilene to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 28h 23m and costs $260 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Abilene to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Abilene to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station.
The best way to get from Abilene to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 28h 23m.
Abilene to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Abilene. It is currently 4:33 AM in Abilene and 5:33 AM in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Abilene, TX, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Abilene (ABI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 28h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abilene to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Abilene to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station to Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $50–150
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Abilene to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Abilene to Grand Rapids is 1230 miles. It takes approximately 20h 31m to drive from Abilene to Grand Rapids.
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