There are 7 ways to get from Baton Rouge to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, 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 Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BTR - GRR
9h 11m$184–914Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSY - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
11h 53m$160–696Bus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
26h 8m$212–431Bus, train
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
26h 54m$321–736Drive 1,045 mi
- Drive from Baton Rouge to Grand Rapidscar 1,045 mi
17h 17m$191–276Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus
- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane LFT - GRR
8h 59m$214–984Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MSY - GRR
10h 12m$197–985
Baton Rouge to Grand Rapids by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baton Rouge to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 17h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Baton Rouge to Grand Rapids is to bus and fly which takes 8h 59m and costs $210 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Baton Rouge station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Baton Rouge Bus Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Memphis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 8m.
The distance between Baton Rouge and Grand Rapids is 937 miles. The road distance is 1051.1 miles.
The best way to get from Baton Rouge to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 26h 8m and costs $210 - $440.
It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Baton Rouge to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Baton Rouge to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baton Rouge Bus Station.
The best way to get from Baton Rouge to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 9h 11m and costs $180 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $440 and takes 26h 8m.
Baton Rouge to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Baton Rouge. It is currently 9:31 AM in Baton Rouge and 10:31 AM in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Baton Rouge, LA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- 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
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Baton Rouge to Grand Rapids is 1051 miles. It takes approximately 17h 17m to drive from Baton Rouge to Grand Rapids.
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