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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lafayette to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LFT - GRR
    7h 5m
    $195–867

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette 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
    26h 38m
    $231–399

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    27h 54m
    $367–806

  4. Drive 1,099.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Grand Rapidscar car 1,099.5 mi
    18h 15m
    $201–290

  5. Bus, train via Lafayette Transit System

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    28h 54m
    $371–779

Lafayette to Grand Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration26h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 961.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 38m.

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