There are 6 ways to get from Miami to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane FLL - GRR
6h 51m$187–909Fly Miami International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MIA - GRR
6h 37m$164–804Bus
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
35h 33m$241–411Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
2d 3h$546–1,305Drive 1,382.4 mi
- Drive from Miami to Grand Rapidscar 1,382.4 mi
25h 3m$253–365Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MIA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
10h 24m$215–818
Miami to Grand Rapids by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 25h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Miami and Grand Rapids is 1243 miles. The road distance is 1390.4 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 35h 33m and costs $240 - $420.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Miami to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Miami to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $180 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $420 and takes 35h 33m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 35h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Miami International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Savannah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Miami to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Miami to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Grand Rapids is 1390 miles. It takes approximately 25h 3m to drive from Miami to Grand Rapids.
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