There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Butler University by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Kalamazoo
best- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
9h 12m$58–101Drive 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$199–322Fly
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane GRR - IND
8h 7m$73–458Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
10h 20m
Grand Rapids to Butler University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Grand Rapids and arriving at Butler Way at Clowes Hall via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station and Ctc-P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Butler University. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Butler University is 332 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 Kalamazoo which takes 9h 12m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Grand Rapids to Butler University, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Butler University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Butler University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Butler University is to bus via Kalamazoo which takes 9h 12m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $330 and takes 11h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $460 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Butler University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Butler University via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-P, and Butler Way at Clowes Hall in around 9h 12m. 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
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
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Booking & Getting There
Grand Rapids to Butler University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Grand Rapids to Butler University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union 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.
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