There are 6 ways to get from Bellingham to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, or train
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Fly Bellingham International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BLI - GRR
10h 41m$305–1,305Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
13h 36m$198–734Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
2d 4h$244–1,023Drive 2,273.2 mi
- Drive from Bellingham to Grand Rapidscar 2,273.2 mi
36h 45m$415–600Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SEA - GRR
11h 36m$295–1,268Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane YVR - GRR
13h$259–1,036
Bellingham to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Grand Rapids is to train which costs $240 - $1,100 and takes 2 days 4h.
The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 10h 41m and costs $300 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct train from Bellingham station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Bellingham Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Everett Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Bellingham and Grand Rapids is 1839 miles. The road distance is 2286.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $240 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 10h 41m to get from Bellingham to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Bellingham to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bellingham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 10h 41m and costs $300 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $1,100 and takes 2 days 4h.
Grand Rapids is 3h ahead of Bellingham. It is currently 11:07 AM in Bellingham and 2:07 PM in Grand Rapids.
Bellingham to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Everett Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Everett Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Portland, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,900
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–2,000
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Portland, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–2,000
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- 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
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- shuttle@airporter.com
- Website
- airporter.com
Shuttle from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- airporter.com
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- rez@quickcoach.com
- Website
- quickcoach.com
Bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–27
- Schedules at
- quickcoach.com
- Adult
- $22–27
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