There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Utah by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane GRR - SLC
8h 51m$216–707Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Salt Lake City International Airport
cheapest- 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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane DTW - SLC
9h 42m$165–619Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
38h 12m$276–514Train (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 Salt Lake Citytrain California Zephyr
39h 23m$467–1,054Drive 1,553.9 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Salt Lake Citycar 1,553.9 mi
24h 18m$284–410Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane MDW - SLC
9h 55m$194–815Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane ORD - SLC
10h 16m$231–482Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to St. George Regional
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane GRR - SGU
10h 44m$209–890
Grand Rapids to Utah by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Utah is to bus and fly which costs $160 - $650 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Utah is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $210 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Utah. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at 200 S / Main St via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Salt Lake Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Utah. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Salt Lake City via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 23m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Utah is 1392 miles. The road distance is 1562.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Utah without a car is to bus which takes 38h 12m and costs $270 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Grand Rapids to Utah, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Utah bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Utah train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Utah is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $210 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 38h 12m, you could also train, which costs $460 - $1,100 and takes 39h 23m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Utah, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to 200 S / Main St via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Salt Lake Central Station in around 38h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
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
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Utah bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Utah is 2h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 12:04 AM in Grand Rapids and 10:04 PM in Utah.
Grand Rapids to Utah train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Utah is 1563 miles. It takes approximately 24h 18m to drive from Grand Rapids to Utah.
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