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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Lexingtonby car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Lexington by car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane LAN - LEX
    7h 58m
    $63–358

  2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane GRR - LEX
    8h 50m
    $61–346

  3. Train, bus, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    16h 45m
    $161–231

  4. Train, bus, drive via Lafayette (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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    17h 53m
    $207–334

  5. Drive  385.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lexingtoncar car 385.5 mi
    8h 22m
    $71–102

  6. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane AZO - LEX
    10h 12m
    $69–368

  7. 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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    9h 56m
    $145–430

  8. Bus, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    16h 52m

  9. Bus, taxi, drive

    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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Paoli Walmartbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Paoli Walmart to Indiana University Southeasttaxi taxi
    6. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    16h 54m
    $210–358

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) hourly.

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