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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Grand Rapidsby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SLC - GRR
    8h 18m
    $246–1,107

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SLC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 26m
    $182–681

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    37h 3m
    $291–549

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    39h 23m
    $571–1,172

  5. Drive 1,554.4 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Grand Rapidscar car 1,554.4 mi
    24h 19m
    $284–410

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

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SLC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 37m
    $229–498

  7. Fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane SLC - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 5m
    $202–653

Salt Lake City to Grand Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration37h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,384.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 37h 3m.

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