There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ATL - GRR
3h 59m$149–758Drive 734.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Grand Rapidscar 734.8 mi
14h 29m$135–194Bus, train via Carbondale
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
21h 9m$222–452Bus, train
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
22h 27m$158–332Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
22h 27m$162–302
Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Grand Rapids by subway, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 14h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta Airport (ATL) station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 27m.
The distance between Atlanta Airport (ATL) and Grand Rapids is 659 miles. The road distance is 739.1 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train via Carbondale which takes 21h 9m and costs $220 - $460.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 22h 27m.
Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Grand Rapids is 739 miles. It takes approximately 14h 29m to drive from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Atlanta Airport (ATL), USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Airport Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 27m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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