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

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There are 11 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Bradley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane GRR - BDL
    8h 24m
    $99–487

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    21h 25m
    $146–285

  3. 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 Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    24h 27m
    $358–766

  4. Drive 748.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Springfieldcar car 748.5 mi
    12h 53m
    $137–198

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport

    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 Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MDW - BDL
    9h 58m
    $168–637

  6. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Bradley International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane DTW - BDL
    8h 58m
    $103–499

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane GRR - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    10h 6m
    $165–735

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport

    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 Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane ORD - BDL
    10h 27m
    $140–524

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane GRR - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    10h 5m
    $131–1,047

  10. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DTW - BOS
    4. Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    9h 59m
    $488–1,620

  11. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    22h 40m
    $190–323

Grand Rapids to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 690.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Springfield Union Station via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station in around 21h 25m.

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