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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Ohio State Universityby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Ohio State University by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus It 22
    2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Detroit
    10h 2m

  2. Drive 292.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Ohio State Universitycar car 292.3 mi
    6h 2m
    $54–78

  3. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane GRR - CMH
    7h 14m
    $98–572

  4. Bus via N Wilson Rd & Lindendale Dr

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0140
    10h 6m

  5. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    10h 32m

  6. 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    8h 47m
    $156–691

  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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    9h 16m
    $618–1,038

  8. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DTW - CMH
    8h 9m
    $832–1,082

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flights

Calendar114Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Grand Rapids to Ohio State University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 380.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Ohio State University via Detroit, MI, Columbus - Mound St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, and N High St & Chittenden Ave in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly.

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