There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Colorado by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Denver
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Denver (DEN)plane GRR - DEN
6h 50m$99–494Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane GRR - COS
8h 42m$98–478Train (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 Denvertrain California Zephyr
24h 15m$294–703Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
27h 56m$189–304Drive 1,161.5 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Denvercar 1,161.5 mi
18h 33m$212–307Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Denver
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)plane ORD - DEN
10h 6m$109–511Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Denver
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane MDW - DEN
10h 6m$176–298Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Colorado Springs Airport
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane MDW - COS
10h 16m$150–662Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Colorado Springs Airport
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane ORD - COS
10h 32m$128–505
Grand Rapids to Colorado by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Colorado is to train and fly which costs $170 - $300 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Colorado is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $95 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Civic Center Loop via South Haven, Chicago Bus Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Denver via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Colorado is 1060 miles. The road distance is 1168.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Colorado without a car is to train which takes 24h 15m and costs $290 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Grand Rapids to Colorado, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Colorado bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Colorado is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $95 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $750 and takes 24h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $310 and takes 27h 56m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Colorado, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Denver (DEN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Broadway & Cleveland Pl via Chicago Union Station, Denver, and Union Station Gate B7 in around 24h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Denver via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver via Fort Dodge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
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
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Grand Rapids to Colorado bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at South Haven station.
Colorado is 2h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 4:21 AM in Grand Rapids and 2:21 AM in Colorado.
Grand Rapids to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Colorado is 1168 miles. It takes approximately 18h 33m to drive from Grand Rapids to Colorado.
There are 1317+ hotels available in Colorado.




