There are 5 ways to get from Hammond to Grand Rapids by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via Benton Harbor
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
4h 50m$30–60Drive 155.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hammond to Grand Rapidscar 155.2 mi
2h 36m$29–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 1m$65–130Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
4h 10m$199–282Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 1m$70–100
Hammond to Grand Rapids by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hammond to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Hammond to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Hammond station to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Greyhound Grand Rapids via Greyhound Benton Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Hammond to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from East Chicago and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Hammond and Grand Rapids is 159 miles. The road distance is 156.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hammond to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 4h 50m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Hammond to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Hammond to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Hammond to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Hammond to Grand Rapids is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 4h 50m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Hammond, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from East Chicago to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Gary Metro Center, Gary Bus Station, and Greyhound Benton Harbor in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hammond to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Benton Harbor Bus Stop station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Hammond. It is currently 4:07 PM in Hammond and 5:07 PM in Grand Rapids.
Hammond to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hammond to Grand Rapids is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Hammond to Grand Rapids.
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