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

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Hickory by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane GRR - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus bus
    6h 22m
    $161–679

  2. Drive  702.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Hickorycar car 702.1 mi
    13h 3m
    $120–174

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus bus
    23h 12m
    $238–360

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus

    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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus bus
    10h
    $239–702

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus

    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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDW - CLT
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus bus
    9h 52m
    $286–1,029

  6. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane DTW - CLT
    4. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus bus
    9h 21m
    $211–942

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 653.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Hickory, Catawba County, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Hickory via Detroit Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Charlotte Airport, and Hickory Airport in around 23h 12m.

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