There are 9 ways to get from Arizona to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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 Phoenix to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane PHX - GRR
7h 5m$106–466Bus, train via Flagstaff
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
42h 29m$499–1,257Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
43h 55m$327–517Drive 1,840.3 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Grand Rapidscar 1,840.3 mi
32h 32m$336–486Fly Tucson to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane TUS - GRR
9h 39m$144–704Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane AZA - GRR
7h 59m$128–608Fly Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHX - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
10h 30m$169–357Fly Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHX - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
10h 52m$242–500Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
2d 15h$611–1,641
Arizona to Grand Rapids by tram, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arizona to Grand Rapids is to fly and train which costs $160 - $360 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Arizona to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Buckeye Rd & Central Av and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 55m.
The distance between Arizona and Grand Rapids is 1600 miles. The road distance is 1851.1 miles.
The best way to get from Arizona to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train via Flagstaff which takes 42h 29m and costs $490 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Arizona to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Arizona to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Arizona to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 43h 55m.
Arizona to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 3h ahead of Arizona. It is currently 1:30 AM in Arizona and 4:30 AM in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buckeye Rd & Central Av to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via 24th St PHX Sky Train Station, Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 43h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Phoenix to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Phoenix to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Tucson to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Tucson to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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