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How to get fromAustin to Grand Rapidsby plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane AUS - GRR
    6h 20m
    $175–856

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 53m
    $138–597

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    28h 43m
    $309–358

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    33h 27m
    $341–821

  5. Drive  1,264.1 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Grand Rapidscar car 1,264.1 mi
    20h 59m
    $231–334

Austin to Grand Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration28h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$309Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,125 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 28h 43m.

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