There are 4 ways to get from Austin to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane AUS - GRR
6h 8m$205–1,106Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
33h 24m$182–462Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus
28h 19m$241–428Drive 1,263.9 mi
- Drive from Austin to Grand Rapidscar 1,263.9 mi
21h$231–334
Austin to Grand Rapids by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Grand Rapids is to train which costs $180 - $470 and takes 33h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $200 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Grand Rapids via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Adams & State and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 24m.
The distance between Austin and Grand Rapids is 1133 miles. The road distance is 1271.3 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 28h 19m and costs $240 - $430.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Austin to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Austin to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Austin station.
Austin to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $200 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $430 and takes 28h 19m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $470 and takes 33h 24m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Grand Rapids via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Dearborn & Adams, Adams & State, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 19m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Austin to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Austin. It is currently 3:15 PM in Austin and 4:15 PM in Grand Rapids.
Austin to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Grand Rapids is 1271 miles. It takes approximately 21h to drive from Austin to Grand Rapids.
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