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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Wilmingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Wilmington by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane GRR - ILM
    7h 42m
    $128–621

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    29h 14m
    $167–332

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    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 Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    33h 40m
    $405–856

  4. Drive 864.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Wilmingtoncar car 864.7 mi
    16h 26m
    $158–228

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane GRR - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Wilmingtontaxi taxi
    8h 41m
    $234–714

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Wilmington 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 Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ORD - ILM
    8h 39m
    $145–546

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane MKG - ILM
    7h 3m
    $176–524

  8. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    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 Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    34h 12m
    $397–881

Grand Rapids to Wilmington by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 740.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Wilmington, NC, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Market St WB at 12th St via Detroit Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, and Forden Station in around 29h 14m.

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