There are 9 ways to get from Bellingham to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or taxi
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Fly Bellingham International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BLI - GRR
10h 48m$255–1,105Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
13h 36m$193–661Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
2d 4h$623–1,411Bus
- Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
2d 9h$398–759Drive 2,249.5 mi
- Drive from Bellingham to Grand Rapidscar 2,249.5 mi
37h 23m$411–593Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SEA - GRR
11h 48m$237–917Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane YVR - GRR
12h 41m$224–950Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YVR - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
14h 46m$277–861Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Muskegon (MKG)plane YVR - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
11h 13m$230–696
Bellingham to Grand Rapids by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Grand Rapids is to shuttle and fly and train which costs $190 - $700 and takes 13h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 10h 48m and costs $250 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Bellingham to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Bellingham Bus Stop and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Bellingham and Grand Rapids is 1838 miles. The road distance is 2262.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $600 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Bellingham to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Bellingham to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bellingham Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 10h 48m and costs $250 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $800 and takes 2 days 9h.
Bellingham to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 3h ahead of Bellingham. It is currently 1:18 PM in Bellingham and 4:18 PM in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 9h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,700
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–460
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Bellingham to Grand Rapids is 2263 miles. It takes approximately 37h 23m to drive from Bellingham to Grand Rapids.
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