There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane PDX - GRR
7h 21m$357–1,607Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane PDX - AZO
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus
11h 29m$174–780Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
2d 3h$676–1,487Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
2d 6h$414–813Drive 2,263.4 mi
- Drive from Portland to Grand Rapidscar 2,263.4 mi
35h 55m$414–597Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PDX - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
11h 22m$230–968
Portland to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Grand Rapids is to fly and bus which costs $170 - $800 and takes 11h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $350 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Greyhound Grand Rapids via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Portland and Grand Rapids is 1863 miles. The road distance is 2276.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $650 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Portland to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Portland to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $350 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 3h, you could also bus, which costs $410 - $850 and takes 2 days 6h.
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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
Flights from Portland International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
Flights from Portland International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–2,000
Flights from Portland International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
Flights from Portland International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–380
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Grand Rapids is 3h ahead of Portland. It is currently 8:46 AM in Portland and 11:46 AM in Grand Rapids.
Portland to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Grand Rapids is 2277 miles. It takes approximately 35h 55m to drive from Portland to Grand Rapids.
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