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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Sydneyby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Sydney by plane, train, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane GRR - SYD
    26h 2m
    $757–2,609

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    cheapest
    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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ORD - SYD
    28h 6m
    $749–2,431

  3. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DTW - SYD
    28h 20m
    $985–3,594

  4. Train, train to South Bend, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane SBN - SYD
    30h 38m
    $1,167–3,547

  5. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MKE - SYD
    30h 9m
    $1,210–3,849

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    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 Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane ORD - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    33h 24m
    $910–3,048

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sydney 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MDW - SYD
    28h 21m
    $995–3,327

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration26h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$751Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,102.1 km
  • Duration: 26h 2m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

American Airlines, Qantas, and three other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) twice daily.

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