There are 6 ways to get from Escanaba to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Delta County Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Delta County Airport (ESC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ESC - GRR
5h 46m$77–365Drive 365.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Escanaba to Grand Rapidscar 365.1 mi
6h 40m$67–97Bus, train
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
12h 54m$119–279Bus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus It 50
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
13h 1m$91–159Fly Delta County Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus
- Fly from Delta County Airport (ESC) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ESC - AZO
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus
8h 27m$85–387Bus to Sawyer International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Gwinnbus
- Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MQT - GRR
10h 2m$108–426
Delta County Airport (ESC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Escanaba to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Escanaba to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $75 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Escanaba to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Escanaba and arriving at Grand Rapids via St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
The distance between Escanaba and Grand Rapids is 230 miles. The road distance is 367.3 miles.
The best way to get from Escanaba to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 54m and costs $110 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Escanaba to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Escanaba to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Escanaba station.
The best way to get from Escanaba to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $75 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 13h 1m.
Escanaba to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at St. Ignace station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escanaba to Grand Rapids is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Escanaba to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Escanaba, MI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Delta flies from Delta County Airport (ESC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Escanaba to Grand Rapids via Escanaba and St. Ignace in around 13h 1m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Delta County Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Delta County Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Delta County Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Gwinn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
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