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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Notre Dameby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Notre Dame by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Kalamazoo

    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 to South Bendbus bus
    6h 19m
    $50–85

  2. Drive  108 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Notre Damecar car 108 mi
    2h 10m
    $20–29

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    6h 49m
    $88–204

  4. 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 South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 49m
    $84–114

  5. Train via South Bend Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train Eastbound from Chicago / ...
    7h 19m
    $86–167

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  • Distance: 230.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Notre Dame, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Notre Dame via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, Gary, and South Bend in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Notre Dame via Chicago Union Station and South Bend Station in around 6h 49m.

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