There are 5 ways to get from Portage to Grand Rapids by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
3h 51m$59–94Drive 139.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portage to Grand Rapidscar 139.5 mi
2h 18m$26–37Train
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 28m$82–151Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
4h 36m$216–303Train, bus
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 28m$87–121
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portage to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Portage to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portage station to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Greyhound Grand Rapids via Greyhound Benton Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Portage to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Ogden Dunes and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Portage and Grand Rapids is 162 miles. The road distance is 140.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portage to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Portage to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Portage to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Portage to Grand Rapids train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Ogden Dunes station.
The best way to get from Portage to Grand Rapids is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Portage, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Portage to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Gary Bus Station and Greyhound Benton Harbor in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portage to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Ogden Dunes, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 28m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
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
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- 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
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Portage to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Benton Harbor Bus Stop station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Portage. It is currently 6:52 AM in Portage and 7:52 AM in Grand Rapids.
Portage to Grand Rapids train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portage to Grand Rapids is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Portage to Grand Rapids.
There are 158+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.






