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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Abileneby plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Abilene by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Abilene (ABI)plane plane GRR - ABI
    7h 56m
    $149–623

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Stationbus bus
    28h 52m
    $267–533

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilenebus bus
    32h 8m
    $409–861

  4. Drive 1,226.2 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Abilenecar car 1,226.2 mi
    20h 31m
    $224–324

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abilene (ABI)plane plane ORD - ABI
    10h 51m
    $164–570

Grand Rapids to Abilene by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,075.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Abilene, TX, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Abilene (ABI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, and Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co in around 28h 52m.

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