There are 8 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
11h 45m$293–1,213Taxi 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$272–843Bus, train via Saint Paul
- 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, BC to Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mallbus
- Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Edmonton, AB - Downtownbus
3d 3h$1,158–2,302Drive 2,905.4 km
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Edmontoncar 2,905.4 km
31h 1m$576–832Train 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$592–1,075Train, 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$1,321–2,790Bus, train
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain
- Take the bus from Jasper to Edmontonbus
3d 16h$938–1,947Train
- 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 $270 - $850 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 $270 - $850.
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, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 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 via Saint Paul which takes 3 days 3h and costs $1,100 - $2,300.
It takes approximately 11h 45m 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 11h 45m and costs $290 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5 days 21h.
Edmonton is 2h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 12:02 PM in Grand Rapids and 10:02 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 two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Edmonton via Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Granville Station @ Platform 1, 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 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–2,000
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Minneapolis, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–2,000
Flights from Muskegon to Edmonton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Muskegon to Edmonton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Muskegon to Edmonton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–2,000
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–2,000
Flights from Muskegon to Edmonton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Muskegon to Edmonton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,400
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–2,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–2,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Vancouver to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $190–420
- Business
- $250–420
- Business Plus
- $260–440
- Economy
- $220–430
- Economy Plus
- $240–440
Train from Toronto Union Station to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 22h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $800–1,700
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $800–1,700
- Business
- $900–1,400
- Business Plus
- $950–1,400
- Economy
- $900–1,700
- Economy Plus
- $1,000–1,700
- Phone
- +1 877 460 3200
- [email protected]
- Website
- rockymountaineer.com
Train from Vancouver to Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 14h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Jasper to Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Jasper to Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- riderexpress.ca
Bus from Vancouver, BC to Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.riderexpress.ca/
- Standard
- $110–240
Bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Edmonton, AB - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.riderexpress.ca/
- Standard
- $45–110
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- 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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