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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lawrence to Grand Rapids by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MCI - GRR
    8h 50m
    $91–505

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    14h 52m
    $356–551

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    18h 43m

  4. Drive  688.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lawrence to Grand Rapidscar car 688.7 mi
    11h 46m
    $118–170

  5. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 43m
    $184–666

  6. Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 15m
    $162–519

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 52m

Lawrence to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 18h 43m.

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