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

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

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  1. Bus via Benton Harbor

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus 1483
    5h 40m
    $32–65

  2. Drive 157.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Grand Rapidscar car 157.3 mi
    2h 39m
    $29–42

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 31m
    $66–133

  4. Line 358 bus, train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Torrence Ave & Thornton Rd to Hegewisch South Shore Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hegewisch to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    4. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    4h 39m
    $200–285

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 32m
    $71–108

Lansing to Grand Rapids by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Torrence Ave & Thornton Rd to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Hegewisch South Shore Station, Hegewisch, Gary Metro Center, Gary Bus Station, and Greyhound Benton Harbor in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 4m.

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