There are 11 ways to get from Grand Rapids to West Chester by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, line 104 bus
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane GRR - PHL
- Take the bus from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to Chestnut St & Darlington Stbus
6h 46m$86–467Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to King of Prussia Park & Ridebus
23h 21m$141–228Train via Pittsburgh (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Paoli Amtrak Stationtrain
24h 4m$540–843Drive 666.8 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to West Chestercar 666.8 mi
11h 43m$122–176Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane GRR - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
8h 9m$103–1,095Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train, line 104 bus
- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane GRR - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the bus from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to Chestnut St & Darlington Stbus
8h 34m$127–1,169Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GRR - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
8h 22m$178–740Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane GRR - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
8h 34m$104–403Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DTW - PHL
9h 36m$141–490Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
27h 4mTrain (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 30th Street Stationtrain Cardinal
32h 37m$652–1,058
Grand Rapids to West Chester by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to West Chester is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to West Chester is to fly and line 104 bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $85 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to West Chester. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Chestnut St & Church St via Detroit Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, South Gulph Rd & Bill Smith Blvd and Plaza at King of Prussia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to West Chester station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Paoli Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 4m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and West Chester is 621 miles. The road distance is 670.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to West Chester without a car is to bus via Detroit which takes 23h 21m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Grand Rapids to West Chester, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to West Chester bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to West Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to West Chester is to bus via Detroit which takes 23h 21m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can train via Pittsburgh, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 24h 4m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and West Chester, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Chestnut St & Church St via Detroit Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, King of Prussia Park & Ride, South Gulph Rd & Bill Smith Blvd, and Plaza at King of Prussia in around 23h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chestnut St & Church St via Chicago Union Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Paoli Amtrak Station, and Lancaster Av & Valley Rd - FS in around 24h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–230
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
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Paoli Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to Chestnut St & Darlington St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to Chestnut St & Darlington St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to King of Prussia Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Grand Rapids to West Chester bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Grand Rapids to West Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to West Chester is 671 miles. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Grand Rapids to West Chester.
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