There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Lafayette Station by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train
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Bus via Chicago
best- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
7h 36m$82–125Drive 208.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Lafayette Stationcar 208.4 mi
4h 2m$38–55Train (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$92–196Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane GRR - LAF
6h 58m$60–385Bus (Amtrak)
- 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$87–135Train 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 53m$95–382
Grand Rapids to Lafayette Station by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Lafayette Station is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Lafayette Station is to drive which takes 4h 2m 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 Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Lafayette Station 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 Station is 313 miles. The road distance is 209.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Lafayette Station without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 7h 36m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Grand Rapids to Lafayette Station, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Lafayette Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Lafayette Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Lafayette Station is to bus via Chicago which takes 7h 36m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 8h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $390 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Lafayette Station, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Lafayette Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Lafayette Bus Stop in around 7h 36m. 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.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Lafayette Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Grand Rapids to Lafayette Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Lafayette Station is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Grand Rapids to Lafayette Station.
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