There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Butler University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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Bus via Benton Harbor
best- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
8h 58m$47–89Drive 246 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Butler Universitycar 246 mi
4h 29m$45–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
11h 24m$117–242Fly
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane GRR - IND
8h 6m$103–658Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
9h 55m$91–142
Grand Rapids to Butler University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Butler University is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Butler University is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Butler University. However, there are services departing from Greyhound Grand Rapids and arriving at Butler Way at Clowes Hall via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station and Ctc-P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Butler University is 319 miles. The road distance is 247.4 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Butler University without a car is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 8h 58m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Grand Rapids to Butler University, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Butler University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Butler University is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 8h 58m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 11h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $700 and takes 8h 6m.
Grand Rapids to Butler University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Butler University is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Grand Rapids to Butler University.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Butler University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Butler University via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, Indianapolis, Ctc-P, and Butler Way at Clowes Hall in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Butler University via Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, Ctc-P, and Butler Way at Clowes Hall in around 11h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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