There are 5 ways to get from Olathe to Grand Rapids by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Taxi, fly
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 39m$267–987Drive 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$255–481Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus
15h 22mTrain, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 3m$253–441
Kansas City (MCI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Questions & Answers
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 6h 39m and costs $260 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Olathe to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Grand Rapids via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
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 $250 - $490.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Olathe to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Olathe to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City 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 $250 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 22m.
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 via Kansas City, Des Moines, and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 22m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Olathe to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Olathe. It is currently 4:24 PM in Olathe and 5:24 PM 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.
There are 158+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.









