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How to get fromPhoenix to Grand Rapidsby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Phoenix to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PHX - GRR
    6h 37m
    $174–804

  2. Fly Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 11m
    $162–345

  3. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    41h 12m
    $472–1,143

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    42h 43m
    $324–512

  5. Drive  1,840.8 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Grand Rapidscar car 1,840.8 mi
    32h 33m
    $336–486

  6. Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane AZA - GRR
    7h 20m
    $248–1,081

  7. Fly Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 31m
    $235–488

  8. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2d 15h
    $606–1,532

Phoenix to Grand Rapids by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$472Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,585.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 42h 43m.

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