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How to get fromHouston to Grand Rapidsby plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane HOU - GRR
    7h 45m
    $215–1,105

  2. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 42m
    $153–716

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    29h 42m
    $314–369

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    30h 10m
    $298–678

  5. Drive  1,214.2 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Grand Rapidscar car 1,214.2 mi
    20h 27m
    $222–321

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane IAH - GRR
    6h 58m
    $157–808

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 36m
    $178–502

  8. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    30h 23m
    $236–378

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    35h 4m
    $360–872

Houston to Grand Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration29h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,084.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 42m.

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