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

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There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Grand Rapids by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Benton Harbor

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    8h 6m
    $61–121

  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
    $91–201

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

    1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus 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
    4h 52m
    $236–341

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lily Hall to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus 1-Northbound
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus bus FlixBus 2552
    8h 37m
    $93–132

  6. 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
    7h 23m
    $80–505

Purdue University to Grand Rapids by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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 Greyhound Grand Rapids via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, and Greyhound Benton Harbor in around 8h 6m. 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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