There are 5 ways to get from Lowell to Grand Rapids by taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Lowell to Gary Bus Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
4h 23m$100–143Drive 170.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lowell to Grand Rapidscar 170.3 mi
2h 51m$32–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dyer Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
7h 5m$123–208Taxi, train, fly
- Take the taxi from Lowell to University Parktaxi
- Take the train from University Park to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
5h 12m$275–375Bus
- Take the bus from Merrillville to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 46m$125–171
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Merrillville and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Dyer Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Lowell and Grand Rapids is 177 miles. The road distance is 171.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Grand Rapids without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Lowell to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Lowell to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merrillville station.
Lowell to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dyer Station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Lowell, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lowell to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Dyer Station and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lowell to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Merrillville, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 46m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dyer Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from University Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merrillville to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $75–100
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lowell to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Lowell. It is currently 6:59 AM in Lowell and 7:59 AM in Grand Rapids.
Lowell to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Grand Rapids is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Lowell to Grand Rapids.
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