There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Indiana by taxi, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 35m$146–235Drive 236.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Indianapoliscar 236.9 mi
5h 5m$44–63Bus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
7h 40m$65–135Train (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
10h 2m$66–108Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 51m$58–358Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 44m$78–568Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
7h 45m$52–151
Grand Rapids to Indiana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Indiana is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Indiana is to taxi and fly and train which takes 3h 35m and costs $140 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Indiana station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids, MI and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Indiana. 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 10h 2m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Indiana is 204 miles. The road distance is 238.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Indiana without a car is to bus via Kalamazoo which takes 7h 40m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Grand Rapids to Indiana, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Indiana is to bus via Kalamazoo which takes 7h 40m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Indiana, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Indianapolis Union Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
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
- $35–65
- 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
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–25
- 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 Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- The Rapid
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $21–90
Bus from Chicago to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Grand Rapids to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Indiana is 238 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Grand Rapids to Indiana.
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