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

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There are 8 ways to get from Louisiana to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSY - GRR
    5h 59m
    $208–947

  2. Fly Shreveport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SHV - GRR
    8h 56m
    $157–726

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    24h 34m
    $360–730

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    25h 50m

  5. Drive 1,067.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Grand Rapidscar car 1,067.3 mi
    17h 21m
    $195–282

  6. Fly Lafayette Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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

  7. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    8h 15m
    $162–618

  8. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    8h 44m
    $391–827

Louisiana to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration24h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 942.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 24h 34m.

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