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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Galápagos Islandsby train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Galápagos Islands by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    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 San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane ORD - SCY
    19h 26m
    $657–2,021

  2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane GRR - SCY
    23h 7m
    $504–2,004

  3. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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 San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane MDW - SCY
    30h 30m
    $520–1,824

  4. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    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 San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane DTW - SCY
    25h 45m
    $513–1,966

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$608Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Grand Rapids to Galápagos Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,085.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 26m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Galápagos Islands, Ecuador?

United Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and three other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) 3 times a week.

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