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

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Elyria by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Elyria Stationtrain train
    8h 22m
    $79–148

  2. Drive  252.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Elyriacar car 252.1 mi
    4h 59m
    $46–67

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    11h 36m
    $127–292

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane GRR - CLE
    7h 27m
    $64–402

  5. Bus

    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 bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus bus
    8h 25m
    $71–120

Grand Rapids to Elyria by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Elyria, OH, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Elyria Station via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 36m. Alternatively, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly.

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