There are 4 ways to get from Oberlin to Grand Rapids by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane CLE - GRR
5h 14m$116–458Drive 249.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oberlin to Grand Rapidscar 249.3 mi
4h 58m$46–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Elyria Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus
8h 52m$101–181Bus
- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus It 21
9h 5m$80–131
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oberlin to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Oberlin to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Oberlin to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Lorain County Transportation & CS and arriving at Grand Rapids via Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Oberlin and Grand Rapids is 255 miles. The road distance is 250.8 miles.
The best way to get from Oberlin to Grand Rapids without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 52m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Oberlin to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Oberlin to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
The best way to get from Oberlin to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 9h 5m.
Oberlin to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oberlin to Grand Rapids is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Oberlin to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Oberlin, OH, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oberlin to Grand Rapids via Lorain County Transportation & CS and Detroit in around 9h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Saturday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elyria Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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