There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane GRR - PHL
4h 28m$114–654Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
23h 29m$128–241Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
25h 2m$330–712Drive 687.9 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 687.9 mi
12h 17m$126–182Bus, bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DTW - PHL
6h 52m$153–476Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Readingbus
- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
27h 9m$208–330Train (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 30th Street Stationtrain Cardinal
31h 39m$378–819
Grand Rapids to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Greyhound Grand Rapids and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Detroit Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Broad St & Walnut St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 2m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 588 miles. The road distance is 691.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to bus via Detroit which takes 23h 29m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Detroit, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 23h 29m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $330 - $750 and takes 25h 2m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Detroit Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Broad St & Walnut St, and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS in around 23h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–220
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
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Grand Rapids to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 692 miles. It takes approximately 12h 17m to drive from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 783+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).







