There are 11 ways to get from Wilmington to Grand Rapids by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane PHL - GRR
6h 10m$153–1,399Drive 672.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wilmington to Grand Rapidscar 672.9 mi
12h 18m$123–178Bus
- Take the bus from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St. to Midtown - 400 8th Avebus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
22h 15m$189–306Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
25h 41m$307–1,224Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BWI - GRR
5h 55m$142–1,290Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane DCA - GRR
6h 59m$203–1,622Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Wilmington to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane EWR - GRR
6h 46m$146–721Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Wilmington to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane LGA - GRR
8h 32m$179–1,438Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
10h 1m$214–1,043Train, bus
- Take the train from Wilmington to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Wil
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Allentown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
24h 32m$148–278Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Wilmington to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
31h 44m$364–778
Wilmington to Grand Rapids by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmington to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmington to Grand Rapids is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $140 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St. and arriving at Greyhound Grand Rapids via New York Midtown, Toledo and East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Wilmington to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Wilmington and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 41m.
The distance between Wilmington and Grand Rapids is 622 miles. The road distance is 676.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 22h 15m and costs $180 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Wilmington to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Wilmington to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Rockledge Bus, depart from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St. station.
Wilmington to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wilmington station.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Grand Rapids is to bus which takes 22h 15m and costs $180 - $310. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $300 - $1,300 and takes 25h 41m.
What companies run services between Wilmington, DE, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St. to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Midtown - 400 8th Ave, New York Midtown, Toledo, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 22h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wilmington to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 25h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–490
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $25–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $25–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from Wilmington to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $26–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Wilmington to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockledge Bus
Bus from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St. to Midtown - 400 8th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Rockledge Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Allentown to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Wilmington to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Rockledge Bus, arrive at Midtown - 400 8th Ave station.
Wilmington to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmington to Grand Rapids is 677 miles. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Wilmington to Grand Rapids.
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