There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane CVG - GRR
6h 32m$80–486Drive 297.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Grand Rapidscar 297.1 mi
6h 50m$55–79Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
11h 13m$139–216Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
15h 14m$209–400Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
9h 12m$252–960Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
8h 44m$248–516Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 13mBus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Lima Regional Transit Authoritybus
- Take the bus from Lima Regional Transit Authority to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus
13h 55m$74–136
Cincinnati to Grand Rapids by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $80 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Grand Rapids is 298 miles. The road distance is 298.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 13m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Cincinnati to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $80 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 13m.
Cincinnati to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Grand Rapids is 299 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Cincinnati to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 13m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Lima Regional Transit Authority
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lima Regional Transit Authority to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
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