There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, 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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORF - GRR
5h 46m$149–734Drive 776 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Grand Rapidscar 776 mi
14h 48m$142–205Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus
25h 34m$159–296Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus
26h 28m$249–553Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ORF - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
8h 12m$150–548
Norfolk to Grand Rapids by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Grand Rapids via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, Toledo and East Lansing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 34m.
The distance between Norfolk and Grand Rapids is 668 miles. The road distance is 780.5 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 25h 34m and costs $150 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Norfolk to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Norfolk to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 25h 34m.
Norfolk to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Grand Rapids is 781 miles. It takes approximately 14h 48m to drive from Norfolk to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Grand Rapids via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing in around 25h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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