There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Amarillo by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)plane GRR - AMA
8h 38m$127–532Train, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
25h 54m$377–599Drive 1,193.3 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Amarillocar 1,193.3 mi
19h 19m$218–315Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)plane MDW - AMA
10h 43m$242–782Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
27h 12m
Grand Rapids to Amarillo by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Amarillo is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 19h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Amarillo is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Amarillo. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 12m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Amarillo is 1042 miles. The road distance is 1200.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Amarillo without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 54m and costs $370 - $600.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Grand Rapids to Amarillo, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Amarillo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Amarillo is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 27h 12m.
Grand Rapids to Amarillo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Amarillo is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 6:49 AM in Grand Rapids and 5:49 AM in Amarillo.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Amarillo, TX, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 27h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport, Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport via Nashville, Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport via St. Louis, Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
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
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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