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

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

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane RIC - GRR
    7h 19m
    $124–754

  2. Fly Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RIC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 6m
    $117–495

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    23h 40m
    $140–285

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    24h 34m
    $257–529

  5. Drive 688.4 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Grand Rapidscar car 688.4 mi
    13h 15m
    $126–182

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DCA - GRR
    7h 41m
    $209–1,077

  7. Bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BWI - GRR
    7h 28m
    $142–1,285

  8. Fly Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RIC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 40m
    $135–558

Richmond to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 593.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Washington Union Station, Gary Bus Station, and Greyhound Benton Harbor in around 23h 40m.

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