There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Grand Rapids by plane, shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane IND - GRR
5h 13m$105–637Drive 250.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Grand Rapidscar 250.3 mi
5h 28m$46–66Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centre
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
9h 57m$99–168Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
11h 24m$125–268Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Grand Rapids250.3 mi
5h 28mFly to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Muskegon (MKG)plane IND - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
3h 49m$131–422Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 48m$89–147
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Grand Rapids by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Grand Rapids is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 49m and costs $130 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Airport and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Indianapolis Union Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Grand Rapids is 237 miles. The road distance is 251.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Grand Rapids without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 9h 57m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 11h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 10h 48m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Airport to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Indianapolis to Muskegon via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Express Travel
Shuttle from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- Go Express Travel
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $14–23
- Adult
- $25–28
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $24–45
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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
- 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
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Grand Rapids is 252 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Grand Rapids.
There are 149+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Grand Rapids. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









