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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Lake Charlesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane GRR - LCH
    8h 25m
    $145–617

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    26h 20m

  3. Train, bus

    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 bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    29h 20m
    $388–820

  4. Drive 1,102.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lake Charlescar car 1,102.6 mi
    19h 37m
    $202–291

  5. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane GRR - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    11h 3m
    $169–667

  6. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane GRR - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    10h 59m
    $203–744

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 998.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Lake Charles via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 26h 20m.

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