There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Grand Rapids by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, taxi, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
8h 7m$45–101Drive 208.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Grand Rapidscar 208.6 mi
4h 2m$39–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
9h 44m$76–181Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
5h 15m$246–341Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2Laffayette
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 58m$88–147Fly Purdue University Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane LAF - GRR
7h 9m$80–555
Purdue University to Grand Rapids by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Greyhound Grand Rapids via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary Bus Station and Greyhound Benton Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Purdue University and Grand Rapids is 247 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 8h 7m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Purdue University to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Purdue University to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Grand Rapids is to bus which takes 8h 7m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 9h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $600 and takes 7h 9m.
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 Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, and Greyhound Benton Harbor in around 8h 7m. 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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- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $19–45
- 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
Purdue University to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Purdue University to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Grand Rapids is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Purdue University to Grand Rapids.
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