There are 7 ways to get from Lafayette to Grand Rapids by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Benton Harbor
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
6h 50m$44–97Drive 208.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lafayette to Grand Rapidscar 208.8 mi
4h$39–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
8h 28m$93–199Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
4h 59m$246–341Bus (Amtrak)
- 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 Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 24m$84–134Fly Purdue University Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane LAF - GRR
7h 15m$80–505Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
6h 39m$120–525
Lafayette to Grand Rapids by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette station to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Greyhound Grand Rapids via Gary Bus Station and Greyhound Benton Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Lafayette station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Lafayette and Grand Rapids is 244 miles. The road distance is 210 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 6h 50m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Lafayette to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Lafayette to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Lafayette to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Grand Rapids is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 6h 50m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 8h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $550 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, and Greyhound Benton Harbor in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- 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 Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $19–45
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 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
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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
Lafayette to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Lafayette to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Grand Rapids is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Lafayette to Grand Rapids.
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