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

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There are 10 ways to get from Council Bluffs to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane OMA - GRR
    8h 16m
    $137–757

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane OMA - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    10h 16m
    $90–449

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus bus FlixBus 2552
    14h 33m

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    17h 1m

  5. Drive 618.7 mi

    1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Grand Rapidscar car 618.7 mi
    10h 18m
    $113–164

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OMA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 57m
    $128–511

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

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OMA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 29m
    $500–828

  8. Fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane OMA - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $148–473

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    15h 1m
    $131–271

  10. Bus via Davenport

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Davenportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    17h 12m
    $137–241

Omaha (OMA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Council Bluffs, IA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & 16th NW to Grand Rapids via Farnam St & 18th NE, Omaha, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 33m.

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