There are 6 ways to get from Lubbock to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane LBB - GRR
7h 27m$212–876Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LBB - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
10h 55m$173–590Bus
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
30h 12m$254–446Bus, train via Fort Worth
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtownbus
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
34h 50m$431–895Drive 1,280.2 mi
- Drive from Lubbock to Grand Rapidscar 1,280.2 mi
21h$234–338Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
35h 15m$436–915
Lubbock to Grand Rapids by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 21h.
The fastest way to get from Lubbock to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $210 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta, St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 12m.
The distance between Lubbock and Grand Rapids is 1113 miles. The road distance is 1287.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 30h 12m and costs $250 - $450.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Lubbock to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Lubbock to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $210 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $450 and takes 30h 12m.
Lubbock to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Lubbock. It is currently 7:40 PM in Lubbock and 8:40 PM in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 30h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas, Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to Grand Rapids is 1288 miles. It takes approximately 21h to drive from Lubbock to Grand Rapids.
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