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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Elyria Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    8h 37m
    $75–146

  2. Drive  252.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elyria to Grand Rapidscar car 252.2 mi
    4h 59m
    $46–67

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    11h 40m
    $132–349

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane CLE - GRR
    6h 46m
    $60–391

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 21
    8h 50m
    $54–97

Elyria to Grand Rapids by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Elyria, OH, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Elyria Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly.

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