There are 4 ways to get from Garrett to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
8h 40m$136–267Drive 131.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Garrett to Grand Rapidscar 131.1 mi
2h 55m$24–35Bus via Chicago (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 40m$151–222Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
9h 58m$97–155
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Garrett to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Garrett to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Garrett station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Garrett station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Garrett and Grand Rapids is 343 miles. The road distance is 131.9 miles.
The best way to get from Garrett to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Garrett to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Garrett to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Waterloo Amtrak Station.
Garrett to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Waterloo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Garrett to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs $130 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Garrett, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Garrett to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Waterloo Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Garrett to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Waterloo Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Garrett to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Garrett to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Garrett to Grand Rapids is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Garrett to Grand Rapids.
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