There are 7 ways to get from Paducah to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Barkley Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane PAH - GRR
7h 36m$85–385Bus, train
- Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
13h 3m$284–447Bus
- Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
15h 47mDrive 514.4 mi
- Drive from Paducah to Grand Rapidscar 514.4 mi
8h 30m$94–136Fly Barkley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PAH - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
7h 49m$161–439Bus to Nashville, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BNA - GRR
7h 45m$105–467Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MWA - GRR
11h 30m$118–481
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paducah to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Paducah to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $85 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Paducah station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Paducah Bus Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 47m.
The distance between Paducah and Grand Rapids is 465 miles. The road distance is 517.4 miles.
The best way to get from Paducah to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 3m and costs $280 - $450.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Paducah to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Paducah to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Paducah Bus Station.
The best way to get from Paducah to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $85 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 47m.
Paducah to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Paducah. It is currently 9:04 PM in Paducah and 10:04 PM in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Paducah, KY, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
United Airlines flies from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Paducah to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Paducah Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Nashville to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Nashville to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Nashville to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Nashville to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Paducah Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Paducah Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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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