There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Ontario by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane GRR - ONT
8h 42m$154–454Train via Riverside (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
2d$601–1,411Bus
- 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 Montclair Transcenterbus
2d 4h$382–707Drive 2,138.9 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Ontariocar 2,138.9 mi
33h 38m$391–564Train 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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane MDW - ONT
10h 10m$221–861Train 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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane ORD - ONT
10h 42m$178–498Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ontario Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
2d 20h$746–1,703
Grand Rapids to Ontario by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Ontario is to fly which costs $150 - $460 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Ontario is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $150 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Mountain @ D Street via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Riverside via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Ontario is 1849 miles. The road distance is 2151.4 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Ontario without a car is to train via Riverside which takes 2 days 0h and costs $600 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Grand Rapids to Ontario, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Ontario bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Ontario is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $150 - $460. Alternatively, you can train via Riverside, which costs $600 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also bus, which costs $380 - $750 and takes 2 days 4h.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Ontario Amtrak via Chicago Union Station, Riverside, and Riverside in around 2d.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
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
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 15h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $700–1,600
- 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
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Ontario bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Ontario is 3h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 12:55 PM in Grand Rapids and 9:55 AM in Ontario.
Grand Rapids to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Ontario is 2151 miles. It takes approximately 33h 38m to drive from Grand Rapids to Ontario.
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