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

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There are 8 ways to get from Carbondale to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MWA - GRR
    6h 16m
    $92–393

  2. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane STL - GRR
    8h 40m
    $82–420

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    10h 34m
    $265–411

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    14h 13m

  5. Drive  473.8 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Grand Rapidscar car 473.8 mi
    7h 52m
    $87–125

  6. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane MWA - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    8h 36m
    $100–415

  7. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    8h 4m
    $213–407

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 34m

Carbondale to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carbondale to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 34m.

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