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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Indianapolisby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, taxi, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Bus via Kalamazoo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    8h
    $52–89

  2. Drive  237.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Indianapoliscar car 237.1 mi
    5h 5m
    $44–63

  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 Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    10h 2m
    $197–319

  4. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane GRR - IND
    6h 59m
    $71–466

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    8h 58m

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

    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 Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    8h 27m
    $484–1,059

  7. 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 Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    8h 9m
    $171–706

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MKG - IND
    4h 59m
    $149–559

  9. 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 Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DTW - IND
    8h 5m
    $446–1,369

Grand Rapids to Indianapolis by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Indianapolis via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 2m.

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