There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Ohio State University by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), train, or bus
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 to Detroitbus It 22
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0140
10h 53m$52–118Drive 289.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Ohio State Universitycar 289.8 mi
6h 8m$50–72Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane GRR - CMH
7h 11m$78–446Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Columbusbus
11h 27mTrain 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MDW - CMH
8h 49m$193–766Train 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane ORD - CMH
9h 8m$661–969Bus, bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane DTW - CMH
8h 24m$118–729
Grand Rapids to Ohio State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Ohio State University is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Ohio State University is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Ohio State University. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 via Detroit Bus Station and E Mound St & S 5Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Ohio State University is 382 miles. The road distance is 291.5 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Ohio State University without a car is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Grand Rapids to Ohio State University, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grand Rapids station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Ohio State University is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $450 and takes 7h 11m.
Grand Rapids to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Ohio State University is 292 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Grand Rapids to Ohio State University.
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 Bus Station, Columbus, E Mound St & S 5Th St, and John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Detroit to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
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