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How to get fromCharlottesville to Grand Rapidsby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly Charlottesville to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane CHO - GRR
    6h 45m
    $157–693

  2. Drive 647.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Grand Rapidscar car 647.9 mi
    12h 45m
    $119–171

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    25h 57m
    $321–648

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    26h
    $145–306

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DCA - GRR
    7h 19m
    $220–1,075

  6. Fly Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    8h 26m
    $140–454

  7. Fly Charlottesville to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane CHO - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 22m
    $173–469

  8. Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BWI - GRR
    8h 5m
    $163–1,328

Charlottesville to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration25h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 25h 57m.

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