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

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane AUS - GRR
    6h 9m
    $225–1,206

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

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 5m
    $118–387

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    28h 15m
    $235–420

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    33h 24m
    $309–709

  5. Drive 1,264.1 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Grand Rapidscar car 1,264.1 mi
    20h 58m
    $231–334

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 47m
    $148–697

Austin to Grand Rapids by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, Sox-35th, 95th, Chicago, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 28h 15m.

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