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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane GRR - LFT
    8h 32m
    $145–667

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lafayettebus bus
    26h 2m
    $234–399

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    29h 5m
    $374–779

  4. Drive 1,098 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lafayettecar car 1,098 mi
    18h 19m
    $201–290

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    29h 14m
    $391–866

Grand Rapids to Lafayette by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration26h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 961.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Lafayette via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 26h 2m.

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