There are 6 ways to get from Olathe to Grand Rapids by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Olathe to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MCI - GRR
6h 4m$257–987Drive 666.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Olathe to Grand Rapidscar 666.3 mi
11h 44m$122–176Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
13h 12m$200–441Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
16h 56m$186–277Taxi, fly to Muskegon
- Take the taxi from Olathe to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Muskegon (MKG)plane MCI - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
5h 7m$278–783Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Grand Rapidsbus
15h 58m$177–370
Kansas City (MCI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Olathe to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Olathe to Grand Rapids is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $270 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Olathe station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Des Moines and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Olathe to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
The distance between Olathe and Grand Rapids is 594 miles. The road distance is 670.2 miles.
The best way to get from Olathe to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 13h 12m and costs $200 - $450.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Olathe to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Olathe to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Olathe to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Olathe to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 13h 12m and costs $200 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 16h 56m.
What companies run services between Olathe, KS, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Olathe to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Kansas City and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Olathe to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $80–140
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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Booking & Getting There
Olathe to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Olathe. It is currently 2:11 AM in Olathe and 3:11 AM in Grand Rapids.
Olathe to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Olathe to Grand Rapids is 670 miles. It takes approximately 11h 44m to drive from Olathe to Grand Rapids.
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