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How to get fromPurdue University to Grand Rapidsby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Grand Rapids by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, or taxi

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 41m

  2. Drive  208.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Grand Rapidscar car 208.6 mi
    4h 2m
    $39–55

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    9h 44m
    $161–261

  4. Fly Purdue University Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LAF - GRR
    6h 57m
    $50–315

  5. Bus via Kalamazoo

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    8h 41m
    $50–105

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    3. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    5h 15m
    $266–341

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    6h 47m
    $90–325

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 44m.

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