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Grand Rapids is more than just easy to like. It's easy to get to and easy to get around once you're here! We could show you where we are by pointing to a spot on the palm of our hand-like local residents do-but we thought a map might be more appropriate!
People come to Grand Rapids from all over, because it's easy to do. It easy to be here with logical street layouts, clear street signs and no big-city traffic jams! Or leave the driving to our great public transportation system serving the Grand Rapids metor area. Safe, clean and energy efficient public buses that will get you where you need to go. Ride the Rapid!
Each year, over two million people travel through the Gerald R Ford International Airport on the 9 passenger airlines serving Grand Rapids. First-time visitors are always astounded at the comfort, ease and speed of arrival and departure. Lines are short. Employees are helpful.
Thanks to the interstate highway system, Grand Rapids is only a few hours' drive from most major midwestern cities.
| City | Miles/Driving time from Grand Rapids(click for Google directions) |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 177 / 3 hrs |
| Cincinnati | 378 / 6 hrs |
| Cleveland | 300 / 5 hrs |
| Columbus | 318 / 5.5 hrs |
| Detroit | 160 / 2.5 hrs |
| Frankenmuth | 137 / 2.5 hrs |
| Holland | 30 / 30 mins |
| Indianapolis | 296 / 5 hrs |
| Lansing | 63 / 1 hr |
| Mackinaw City | 238 / 4 hrs |
| Milwaukee | 271 / 4.5 hrs |
| Minneapolis | 590 / 9 hrs |
| Pittsburgh | 417 / 6.5 hrs |
| Toledo | 185 / 3 hrs |
| Toronto | 583 / 6 hrs |
Getting to Grand Rapids is easier than you might think! Get driving directions at Google Maps.