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How to get fromSt. Louis to Grand Rapidsby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    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
    9h 59m
    $147–305

  2. Drive 439.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Grand Rapidscar car 439.6 mi
    7h 30m
    $81–116

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 18m
    $115–177

  4. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane STL - GRR
    6h 25m
    $126–756

  5. 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
    9h 59m
    $157–280

  6. 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 36m
    $118–490

  7. 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
    8h 57m
    $330–828

St. Louis to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 18m.

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