There are 6 ways to get from Valparaiso to Grand Rapids by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Benton Harbor
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
5h 15m$28–60Drive 140.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valparaiso to Grand Rapidscar 140.2 mi
2h 26m$26–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus ChicaGO Dash
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 30m$56–128Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
4h 46m$193–283Bus
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus ChicaGO Dash
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 30m$61–98Train
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
7h 17m$67–140
Valparaiso to Grand Rapids by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valparaiso to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Valparaiso to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Valparaiso to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Valparaiso and arriving at Greyhound Grand Rapids via Gary Bus Station and Greyhound Benton Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Valparaiso to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Jackson-Blue and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Valparaiso and Grand Rapids is 171 miles. The road distance is 141 miles.
The best way to get from Valparaiso to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 5h 15m and costs $28 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Valparaiso to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Valparaiso to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Valparaiso to Grand Rapids train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Valparaiso to Grand Rapids is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 5h 15m and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Valparaiso, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Valparaiso to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Gary Bus Station and Greyhound Benton Harbor in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valparaiso to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Gary Bus Station, Gary, Van Buren St., Jackson-Blue, LaSalle, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 17m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 219-462-1161
- Website
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Valparaiso to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Benton Harbor Bus Stop station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Valparaiso. It is currently 7:39 PM in Valparaiso and 8:39 PM in Grand Rapids.
Valparaiso to Grand Rapids train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valparaiso to Grand Rapids is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Valparaiso to Grand Rapids.
There are 155+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.






