There are 5 ways to get from Erie to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) by plane, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ERI - GRR
5h 43m$102–602Drive 367.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Erie to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR)car 367.6 mi
7h 5m$68–97Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
15h 55m$195–409Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Erie to Grand Rapids-GRR367.6 mi
7h 5mTrain, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 55m$200–379
Erie to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) station. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
The distance between Erie and Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) is 294 miles. The road distance is 369.8 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) without a car is to train which takes 15h 55m and costs $190 - $410.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Erie to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR), including transfers.
Erie to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $410 and takes 15h 55m.
Erie to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) is 370 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Erie to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR).
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Grand Rapids Airport (GRR), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Gerald R Ford Airport via Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Rapid Central Station, and Kentwood Station - Woodland in around 15h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Erie International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Erie to Grand Rapids-GRR
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Erie and Grand Rapids Airport (GRR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



