There are 8 ways to get from Moline Airport (MLI) to Grand Rapids by plane, taxi, train, bus, rideshare, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MLI - GRR
5h 24m$83–509Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
11h 9m$57–112Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
9h 58m$236–391Bus, train
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
10h 52m$82–171Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Moline-MLI to Grand Rapids319.1 mi
5h 20mDrive 319.1 mi
- Drive from Moline Airport (MLI) to Grand Rapidscar 319.1 mi
5h 20m$59–85Fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Muskegon (MKG)plane MLI - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
4h 1m$119–354Bus
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 52m$87–141
Moline Airport (MLI) to Grand Rapids by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moline Airport (MLI) to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Moline Airport (MLI) to Grand Rapids is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 1m and costs $110 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Moline Airport (MLI) to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from QC Airport Shelter and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Moline Center Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Moline Airport (MLI) and Grand Rapids is 288 miles. The road distance is 321 miles.
The best way to get from Moline Airport (MLI) to Grand Rapids without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 58m and costs $230 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Moline Airport (MLI) to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Moline Airport (MLI) to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Moline Center Station.
The best way to get from Moline Airport (MLI) to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $80 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 10h 52m.
Moline Airport (MLI) to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Moline Airport (MLI). It is currently 12:25 PM in Moline Airport (MLI) and 1:25 PM in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Moline Airport (MLI), USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from QC Airport Shelter to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Centre Station, Moline Center Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Muskegon via Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- 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
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Moline-MLI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $80–160
Dana's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 563-323-2227
- Website
- danascabs.com
Good to Go Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 563-424-2039
- Website
- goodtogotaxi.com
Larry's Cab
- Phone
- +1 563-388-7179
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
Yes, the driving distance between Moline Airport (MLI) to Grand Rapids is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Moline Airport (MLI) to Grand Rapids.
There are 151+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Moline Airport (MLI) and Grand Rapids. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










