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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Bettendorfby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Bettendorf by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus via Naperville

    best
    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 Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Naperville to Molinebus bus
    8h 41m

  2. Drive 323.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Bettendorfcar car 323.4 mi
    5h 24m
    $59–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    9h 10m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    9h 32m
    $85–170

  5. Bus via Ground Transportation Center

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 57m
    $93–147

  6. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane GRR - MLI
    7h 12m
    $60–375

  7. 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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    8h 15m
    $96–381

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MKG - MLI
    4h 51m
    $118–348

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Grand Rapids to Bettendorf.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 343 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Bettendorf, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Moline Center Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 3 hours.

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