There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Valparaiso 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 1483
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h 30m$27–57Drive 140.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Valparaisocar 140.6 mi
2h 26m$26–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Valparaisobus Greyhound US0120S
6h 37m$62–130Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from 350 S. Clark Street to 260 Brownbus ChicaGO Dash
6h 38m$68–101
Grand Rapids to Valparaiso by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Valparaiso is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Valparaiso is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Valparaiso. However, there are services departing from Greyhound Grand Rapids and arriving at Valparaiso via Benton Harbor Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Valparaiso is 170 miles. The road distance is 141.4 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Valparaiso without a car is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 5h 30m and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Grand Rapids to Valparaiso, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Valparaiso bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Valparaiso bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Valparaiso is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 12:50 AM in Grand Rapids and 11:50 PM in Valparaiso.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Valparaiso is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Grand Rapids to Valparaiso.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Valparaiso, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Valparaiso via Benton Harbor Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station in around 5h 30m.
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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Valparaiso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
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
- Phone
- +1 219-462-1161
- Website
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
Bus from 350 S. Clark Street to 260 Brown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
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