There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, 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
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane PHL - GRR
4h 9m$165–866Bus via Detroit
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
23h 46m$126–246Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
26h 41m$320–1,276Drive 690.4 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Grand Rapidscar 690.4 mi
12h 21m$126–182Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
26h 47m$223–358Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
33h 33m$378–823
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Grand Rapids by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $160 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Greyhound Grand Rapids via Broad St & Snyder Av, Philadelphia Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via 30th Street Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 41m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Grand Rapids is 588 miles. The road distance is 694.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus via Detroit which takes 23h 46m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Detroit, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 23h 46m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $320 - $1,300 and takes 26h 41m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and three other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS, Broad St & Snyder Av, Broad St & Walnut St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Detroit Bus Station in around 23h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
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
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Grand Rapids is 694 miles. It takes approximately 12h 21m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Grand Rapids.
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