There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Miami University by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Miami University, OHbus
12h 13m$85–161Drive 267.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Miami Universitycar 267.2 mi
6h$49–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Miami University, OHbus
13h 17m$105–265Fly, bus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Covington (CVG)plane GRR - CVG
- Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Miami University, OHbus
9h 45m$94–621Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus It 22
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Miami University Oxford, OHbus Detroit / ...
13h 33m$66–140
Grand Rapids to Miami University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Miami University is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Miami University is to drive which takes 6h and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Miami University. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Miami University, OH via Chicago Union Station and Indianapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Miami University is 479 miles. The road distance is 268.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Miami University without a car is to bus which takes 12h 13m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 12h 13m to get from Grand Rapids to Miami University, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Miami University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Miami University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Miami University is 269 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Grand Rapids to Miami University.
There are 206+ hotels available in Miami University.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Miami University, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Miami University via Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis Bus Station, and Miami University, OH in around 12h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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