There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Defiance by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Stationbus
8h 45m$110–200Drive 164.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Defiancecar 164.2 mi
3h 24m$30–44Train (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 Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 51m$165–301Bus via Chicago (Amtrak)
- 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 Bryan Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 51m$180–260
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Defiance is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Defiance is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Defiance is 320 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Defiance without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Grand Rapids to Defiance, including transfers.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Defiance is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 8h 51m.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Defiance is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Grand Rapids to Defiance.
There are 11+ hotels available in Defiance.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Defiance via Detroit Bus Station, Toledo, and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Defiance via Chicago Union Station and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 8h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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