There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, 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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane GRR - IND
4h 16m$88–558Drive 239 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Indianapoliscar 239 mi
5h 10m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
11h 9m$94–144Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
12h 8m$119–254Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Grand Rapids-GRR to Indianapolis239 mi
5h 10mBus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus 1483
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
12h 46m$61–129
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Gerald R Ford Airport and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Kentwood Station - Woodland, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and Chicago Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
The distance between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) and Indianapolis is 239 miles. The road distance is 240.4 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 11h 9m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 11h 9m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 12h 8m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR), USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gerald R Ford Airport to Indianapolis Union Station via Kentwood Station - Woodland, Cesar Chavez/Goodrich, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Train Station in around 11h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Grand Rapids-GRR to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis is 240 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis.
There are 819+ hotels available in Indianapolis.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) and Indianapolis. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













