There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Butler University by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus
8h 52m$50–98Drive 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$120–246Fly
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane GRR - IND
8h 5m$93–608Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
12h 20m$106–188
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 52m.
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 314 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 52m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 52m 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.
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 Benton Harbor which takes 8h 52m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 11h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $650 and takes 8h 5m.
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, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Ctc-P, and Butler Way at Clowes Hall in around 8h 52m. 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 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
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
- $160–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
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
- $55–120
- 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
- $15–35
- 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
- $10–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Butler University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor 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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