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

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

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  1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LEX - GRR
    5h 51m
    $175–891

  2. Drive 348.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Grand Rapidscar car 348.1 mi
    6h 49m
    $64–92

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    11h 4m
    $105–177

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    13h 24m
    $138–294

  5. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SDF - GRR
    6h 57m
    $116–707

  6. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane CVG - GRR
    6h 47m
    $126–756

  7. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 4m
    $115–152

  8. Bus via Benton Harbor

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    11h 5m
    $74–107

Kentucky to Grand Rapids by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 4m.

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