There are 8 ways to get from Saint Charles to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, taxi, or bus
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Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane STL - GRR
6h 37m$128–758Drive 453.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Charles to Grand Rapidscar 453.7 mi
7h 47m$83–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
11h 48m$149–314Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago to Grand Rapidsbus FlixBus 2552
12h 43mFly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
8h 49m$119–492Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
9h 9m$331–829Fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Muskegon (MKG)plane STL - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
6h 35m$144–464Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h$159–289
Saint Charles to Grand Rapids by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Charles to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Charles to Grand Rapids is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 35m and costs $140 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Charles to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb and arriving at Grand Rapids via North Hanley Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Charles station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from NORTH HANLEY station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via St. Louis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Saint Charles and Grand Rapids is 414 miles. The road distance is 456.3 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Saint Charles to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Saint Charles to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Saint Charles to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $120 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 11h 48m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 12h 43m.
What companies run services between Saint Charles, MO, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American 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 bus from Riverport Lane @ Riverport Eb to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via North Hanley Transit Center, NORTH HANLEY station, CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Muskegon via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Saint Charles to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Chicago station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Saint Charles. It is currently 9:58 PM in Saint Charles and 10:58 PM in Grand Rapids.
Saint Charles to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Charles to Grand Rapids is 456 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Saint Charles to Grand Rapids.
There are 158+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.







