There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Lafayette by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
7h 38m$87–134Drive 209.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Lafayettecar 209.2 mi
4h 1m$39–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 9m$91–196Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane GRR - LAF
6h 55m$60–385Train 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 Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
7h 49m$94–382
Grand Rapids to Lafayette by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Lafayette is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Lafayette is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Lafayette is 313 miles. The road distance is 210.4 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Grand Rapids to Lafayette, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Lafayette bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Lafayette is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 8h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $390 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Lafayette bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Grand Rapids to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Lafayette is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Grand Rapids to Lafayette.
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