There are 5 ways to get from LaPorte to Grand Rapids by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from New Buffalo Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
3h 42m$75–106Drive 121.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from LaPorte to Grand Rapidscar 121.5 mi
2h 5m$23–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Porte to Chicagobus Bsb 23
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 53m$62–174Train, bus
- Take the train from New Buffalo Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
3h 49m$75–129Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from La Porte, IN to Chicagobus Columbus-Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 53m$58–114
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from LaPorte to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from LaPorte to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from LaPorte station to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Grand Rapids via Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between LaPorte and Grand Rapids is 149 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.
The best way to get from LaPorte to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from LaPorte to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
LaPorte to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.
LaPorte to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of LaPorte. It is currently 3:32 PM in LaPorte and 4:32 PM in Grand Rapids.
Yes, the driving distance between LaPorte to Grand Rapids is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from LaPorte to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between LaPorte, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from LaPorte to Grand Rapids via New Buffalo Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 3h 42m.
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
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Buffalo Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Buffalo Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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