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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Ontarioby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Ontario by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane GRR - ONT
    8h 52m
    $194–654

  2. Train via Riverside (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 Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2d
    $764–1,624

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2d 3h
    $485–698

  4. Drive 2,138.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Ontariocar car 2,138.9 mi
    33h 38m
    $391–564

  5. 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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    10h 10m
    $243–923

  6. 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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    10h 40m
    $200–720

  7. 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 Ontario Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 20h
    $908–1,915

Grand Rapids to Ontario by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$764Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,838.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Frontier 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.

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