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

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

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  1. Fly Phoenix to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PHX - GRR
    7h 5m
    $226–956

  2. Fly Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 48m
    $172–630

  3. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    41h 37m
    $629–1,259

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    44h 11m
    $341–621

  5. Drive 1,832.7 mi

    1. Drive from Tempe to Grand Rapidscar car 1,832.7 mi
    32h 22m
    $335–484

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 4m
    $259–567

  7. Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane AZA - GRR
    8h 27m
    $230–960

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2d 11h
    $772–1,647

Tempe to Grand Rapids by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$629Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,591.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tempe to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 44h 11m.

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