There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Richmond by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Benton Harbor
best- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Richmondbus
9h 45m$53–136Drive 241.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Richmondcar 241.1 mi
5h 16m$44–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Richmondbus
12h 17m$122–285Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Richmondbus
13h 13m$108–220
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Richmond is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Richmond is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Greyhound Grand Rapids and arriving at Richmond via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station and Indianapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Richmond is 374 miles. The road distance is 242.5 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Richmond without a car is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 9h 45m and costs $50 - $140.
It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Grand Rapids to Richmond, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Richmond bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Richmond bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Richmond is 242 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Grand Rapids to Richmond.
There are 25+ hotels available in Richmond.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Richmond, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Richmond via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, and Indianapolis Bus Station in around 9h 45m.
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 Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
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