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How to get fromNotre Dame to Grand Rapidsby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Notre Dame to Grand Rapids by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Kalamazoo

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Garybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    6h 24m
    $51–86

  2. Drive  107.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Notre Dame to Grand Rapidscar car 107.5 mi
    2h 10m
    $20–29

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    7h 21m
    $84–210

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 21m
    $83–115

  5. Train via South Bend Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    7h 36m
    $82–174

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  • Distance: 234.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Notre Dame, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Notre Dame to Grand Rapids via South Bend, Gary, Gary Bus Station, and Kalamazoo in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Notre Dame to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via South Bend Station and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 21m.

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