There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Lake to Grand Rapids by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Benton Harbor
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
4h 19m$92–134Drive 164.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Lake to Grand Rapidscar 164.8 mi
2h 56m$31–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dyer Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 59m$106–188Taxi, train, fly
- Take the taxi from Cedar Lake to East Chicagotaxi
- Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
4h 50m$261–369Bus
- Take the bus from Merrillville to Chicagobus FlixBus 2512 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Grand Rapidsbus FlixBus 2552
5h 27mBus #2
- Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus Cleveland
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 40m$112–181
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Lake to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Lake to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Lake station to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Greyhound Grand Rapids via Greyhound Benton Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Cedar Lake station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Dyer Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Cedar Lake and Grand Rapids is 174 miles. The road distance is 165.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Lake to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 4h 19m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Cedar Lake to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Cedar Lake to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Cedar Lake to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dyer Station.
The best way to get from Cedar Lake to Grand Rapids is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 4h 19m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Cedar Lake, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Cedar Lake to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Gary Bus Station and Greyhound Benton Harbor in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cedar Lake to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Dyer Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 59m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dyer Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Merrillville to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Merrillville to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Merillville, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Merillville, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $70–100
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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More Questions & Answers
Cedar Lake to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Benton Harbor Bus Stop station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Cedar Lake. It is currently 3:55 AM in Cedar Lake and 4:55 AM in Grand Rapids.
Cedar Lake to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Lake to Grand Rapids is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Cedar Lake to Grand Rapids.
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