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 Miami International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MIA - GRR
6h 17m$94–434Bus
- 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 18mTrain (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$1,225–1,883Drive 1,382.4 mi
- Drive from Miami to Grand Rapidscar 1,382.4 mi
25h 3m$253–365Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane FLL - GRR
6h 44m$117–559Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MIA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
10h 4m$207–515
Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Grand Rapids is to fly which costs $90 - $440 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $90 - $440.
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 18m.
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 1240 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 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 17m and costs $90 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 18m, you could also train, which costs $1,200 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 4 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 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–360
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
- $1,100–1,800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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
- Website
- Amtrak
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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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