There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Norman by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane GRR - OKC
7h 32m$169–689Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newton Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma Citybus
22h 39m$237–549Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
23h 25m$176–278Drive 957.1 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Normancar 957.1 mi
15h 40m$175–253Train 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 Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane ORD - OKC
8h 54m$198–666Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane AZO - OKC
10h 9m$177–711Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane MDW - OKC
8h 41m$230–893Taxi to Muskegon, fly
- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane MKG - OKC
5h 42m$247–782Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newton Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma Citybus
23h 35m$239–505Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worthtrain
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Norman Amtrak Stationtrain
33h 7m$338–813
Grand Rapids to Norman by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Norman is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 15h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Norman is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $240 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Norman. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Webster/Main via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Hudson/5th - Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Norman station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Norman Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Fort Worth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 7m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Norman is 865 miles. The road distance is 962.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Norman without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 39m and costs $230 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Grand Rapids to Norman, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Norman bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Norman train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Norman is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 23h 25m, you could also train, which costs $330 - $850 and takes 33h 7m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Norman, OK, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Webster/Main via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Hudson/5th - Downtown Transit Center in around 23h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Muskegon to Will Rogers World Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Muskegon to Will Rogers World Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
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
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Worth to Norman Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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Booking & Getting There
Grand Rapids to Norman bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Norman is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 10:03 AM in Grand Rapids and 9:03 AM in Norman.
Grand Rapids to Norman train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Norman is 963 miles. It takes approximately 15h 40m to drive from Grand Rapids to Norman.
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