There are 7 ways to get from Omaha to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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 Omaha (OMA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane OMA - GRR
6h 39m$80–455Bus, train
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
14h 58m$177–272Drive 622.8 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Grand Rapidscar 622.8 mi
10h 26m$114–165Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
8h 38m$163–566Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane OMA - AZO
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus
8h 38m$88–477Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OMA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
9h 6m$541–859Bus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 58m
Omaha to Grand Rapids by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $80 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.
The distance between Omaha and Grand Rapids is 564 miles. The road distance is 626.4 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 58m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Omaha to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Omaha to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
The best way to get from Omaha to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $80 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 58m.
Omaha to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Omaha. It is currently 1:07 PM in Omaha and 2:07 PM in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Omaha to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Omaha to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Omaha to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Omaha to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Omaha to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Omaha to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Omaha to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Grand Rapids is 626 miles. It takes approximately 10h 26m to drive from Omaha to Grand Rapids.
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