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

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

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane CHS - GRR
    7h 18m
    $139–677

  2. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane CHS - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    9h
    $93–427

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    34h 14m
    $486–996

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    36h 16m
    $239–474

  5. Drive 895.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Grand Rapidscar car 895.3 mi
    17h 47m
    $164–236

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CHS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 29m
    $136–507

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

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 56m
    $122–450

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    39h 31m
    $364–744

Charleston to Grand Rapids by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 777.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 34h 14m.

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