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

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There are 5 ways to get from Denver to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DEN - GRR
    6h 4m
    $147–715

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    23h 44m
    $295–711

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    25h 43m
    $200–315

  4. Drive  1,160.8 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Grand Rapidscar car 1,160.8 mi
    18h 31m
    $212–306

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DEN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 51m
    $179–301

Denver to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,049 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Denver (DEN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 23h 44m.

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