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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Duke Universityby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Duke University by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane GRR - RDU
    8h 16m
    $91–461

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus bus
    23h 1m
    $139–271

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Chapel Dr at Duke University Rdbus bus Drx
    28h 46m
    $286–606

  4. Drive  737.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Duke Universitycar car 737.3 mi
    13h 49m
    $135–195

  5. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane AZO - RDU
    10h 18m
    $99–483

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    9h 55m
    $209–339

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    10h 19m
    $226–866

  8. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DTW - RDU
    9h 5m
    $150–723

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane GRR - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 52m
    $141–653

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    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 Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORD - GSO
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 4m
    $193–780

  11. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DTW - GSO
    4. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 56m
    $197–987

Grand Rapids to Duke University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 634.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Duke University via Detroit Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 23h 1m.

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