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How to get fromPortland to Grand Rapidsby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PDX - GRR
    7h 21m
    $377–1,707

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 29m
    $160–648

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2d 3h
    $528–1,203

  5. Drive 2,263.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Grand Rapidscar car 2,263.4 mi
    35h 55m
    $414–597

  6. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane PDX - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    12h 5m
    $184–780

Portland to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$528Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Allegiant Air, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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