There are 4 ways to get from Auburn to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
8h 32m$117–250Drive 137 mi
cheapest- Drive from Auburn to Grand Rapidscar 137 mi
2h 41m$25–37Bus via Chicago (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 32m$132–195Bus
- Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
9h 27m$81–165
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auburn to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Auburn to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Auburn station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Auburn station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Auburn and Grand Rapids is 338 miles. The road distance is 137.8 miles.
The best way to get from Auburn to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Auburn to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Auburn to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Waterloo Amtrak Station.
Auburn to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Waterloo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Auburn to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs $110 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Auburn, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Auburn to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Waterloo Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auburn to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Waterloo Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Auburn to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Auburn to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auburn to Grand Rapids is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Auburn to Grand Rapids.
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