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

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to Grand Rapids by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    11h 4m
    $145–207

  2. Drive  348.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Grand Rapidscar car 348.1 mi
    6h 49m
    $64–92

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    13h 24m
    $218–364

  4. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SDF - GRR
    6h 40m
    $71–427

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 4m

  6. Bus via Kalamazoo

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    11h 40m
    $79–111

  7. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane SDF - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    8h 36m
    $79–459

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    8h 39m
    $154–548

  9. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 12m
    $147–471

Louisville to Grand Rapids by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 4m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 4m.

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