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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Louisvilleby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Louisville by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or taxi

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  1. Bus via Indianapolis

    best
    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 Louisville, KYbus bus
    10h 45m
    $78–144

  2. Drive  348.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Louisvillecar car 348.2 mi
    6h 51m
    $64–92

  3. Train, bus (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 Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    12h 57m
    $220–365

  4. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane GRR - SDF
    6h 58m
    $100–607

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    11h 53m

  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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane AZO - SDF
    8h 59m
    $108–629

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    8h 29m
    $201–858

  8. 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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    8h 51m
    $174–631

  9. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MKG - SDF
    5h 41m
    $178–700

  10. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DTW - SDF
    8h 18m
    $145–870

Grand Rapids to Louisville by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Louisville, KY via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly.

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