There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Edmonton by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane GRR - YEG
10h 19m$333–1,313Taxi to Muskegon, fly
cheapest- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane MKG - YEG
9h 38m$293–894Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Sebus
- Take the bus from Calgary Downtown SE - 11 Ave SE to Edmonton Downtown -10235 101 St NWbus
3d 3h$977–2,093Drive 2,905.4 km
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Edmontoncar 2,905.4 km
31h 1m$578–835Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane ORD - YEG
14h 14m$567–1,160Train, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain
- Take the bus from Jasper to Edmontonbus
3d 7h$1,141–2,555Train
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Edmontontrain
5d 21h
Grand Rapids to Edmonton by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Edmonton is to taxi and fly which costs $290 - $900 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Edmonton is to taxi and fly which takes 9h 38m and costs $290 - $900.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Edmonton. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Edmonton via Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 21h.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Edmonton is 2420 km. The road distance is 2905.4 km.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Edmonton without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 3h and costs $950 - $2,100.
It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Grand Rapids to Edmonton, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Edmonton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Edmonton is to fly which takes 10h 19m and costs $330 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5 days 21h.
Edmonton is 2h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 2:13 AM in Grand Rapids and 12:13 AM in Edmonton.
Grand Rapids to Edmonton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Edmonton, AB, Canada?
Delta, WestJet, and three other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Edmonton via Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, East-Van, Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, and Edmonton in around 5d 21h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Edmonton is 2905 km. It takes approximately 31h 1m to drive from Grand Rapids to Edmonton.
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