There are 5 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane FWA - GRR
5h 11m$86–358Drive 146.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Wayne to Grand Rapidscar 146.8 mi
3h 3m$27–39Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne to Detroitbus Bsb 14
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus It 21
9h 32m$59–106Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne to Chicagobus Bsb 21 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
10h 25m$113–206Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne to Chicagobus Bsb 21 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 25m
Fort Wayne to Grand Rapids by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Wayne to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Wayne to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Wayne to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Wal-Mart and arriving at Grand Rapids via Fort Wayne and Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Fort Wayne and Grand Rapids is 160 miles. The road distance is 147.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus via Detroit which takes 9h 32m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Fort Wayne to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Fort Wayne to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Fort Wayne station.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $85 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus via Detroit, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 32m.
Fort Wayne to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Wayne to Grand Rapids is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Fort Wayne to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Fort Wayne, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wal-Mart to Grand Rapids via Fort Wayne and Detroit in around 9h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fort Wayne to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
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
- Website
- Amtrak
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