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How to get fromSeattle to Grand Rapidsby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SEA - GRR
    10h 9m
    $280–1,210

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 56m
    $128–491

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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 2h
    $528–1,203

  4. Drive 2,191 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Grand Rapidscar car 2,191 mi
    35h 16m
    $400–578

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 46m
    $183–801

  6. Fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane SEA - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 24m
    $181–551

Seattle to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$528Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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