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How to get fromWilmington to Grand Rapidsby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Wilmington to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ILM - GRR
    6h 25m
    $138–671

  2. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ILM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    $126–462

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    29h 18m
    $161–327

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    34h 59m
    $391–882

  5. Drive 866.1 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Grand Rapidscar car 866.1 mi
    16h 28m
    $159–229

  6. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane OAJ - GRR
    7h 27m
    $266–860

  7. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ILM - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    $169–507

  8. Bus, train via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    35h 30m
    $393–887

Wilmington to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 741.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Charlotte Bus Station, and Detroit Bus Station in around 29h 18m.

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