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How to get fromSaint Charles to Grand Rapidsby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Saint Charles to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane STL - GRR
    6h 53m
    $86–424

  2. Drive  453.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Charles to Grand Rapidscar car 453.7 mi
    7h 47m
    $83–120

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    11h 54m
    $262–409

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 59m

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $169–575

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 21m
    $437–878

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 7m

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar121Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Saint Charles, MO, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Riverport Lane @ Riverport Eb, North Hanley Transit Center, NORTH HANLEY station, CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 54m.

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