Grand Rapids, Michigan

Private charter · LAF → GRR

West Lafayette to Grand Rapids

186 miles, about 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

West Lafayette to Grand Rapids, door to door faster.

Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette to Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, 186 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
186 mi
Flight
1 hr 5 min
Driving
4½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
LAFWest LafayetteGRRGrand Rapids
LAF → GRR186 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 5 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers35 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing West Lafayette

Airports in West Lafayette

  • LAF

    Commercial airport

    Purdue University Airport

    West Lafayette · KLAF

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    6,600 ft

  • KMCX

    Regional airport

    White County Airport

    Monticello

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • KFKR

    Regional airport

    Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport

    Frankfort

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

Arriving Grand Rapids

Airports in Grand Rapids

  • GRR

    Major airport

    Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    Grand Rapids · KGRR

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    10,001 ft

  • KBIV

    Regional airport

    West Michigan Regional Airport

    Holland

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    6,002 ft

  • K08C

    Regional airport

    Riverview Airport

    Georgetown Township

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    3,920 ft

  • KZ98

    Regional airport

    Ottawa Executive Airport

    Zeeland

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,800 ft

  • K6D6

    Regional airport

    Greenville Municipal Airport

    Greenville

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    4,199 ft

  • K9D9

    Regional airport

    Hastings Airport

    Hastings

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,003 ft

When you land

Things to do in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids earned the name Furniture City in the 19th century, and the region remains a world center of office furniture and design, with Steelcase headquartered in the area and other major manufacturers in nearby Holland and Zeeland. Today the economy also rests on healthcare, life sciences, food and consumer products, with Amway in nearby Ada and the Meijer retail chain based on the city’s edge. The downtown Medical Mile along Michigan Street brings together hospitals, Michigan State University’s medical school and the Van Andel Institute.

  1. 01

    Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

    One of the most visited art and garden destinations in the Midwest combines a tropical conservatory, a Japanese garden and outdoor sculptures by artists such as Rodin, Moore and Calder.

  2. 02

    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

    On the Grand River downtown, this museum covers Ford’s life and presidency, including a replica of the Oval Office, and Ford and his wife Betty are buried on the grounds.

  3. 03

    Grand Rapids Art Museum

    Housed in a striking modern building downtown, the museum presents a broad collection of American and European art along with design exhibitions tied to the city’s furniture heritage.

  4. 04

    Grand Rapids Downtown Market

    This indoor market hall south of downtown gathers local food vendors, bakeries, butchers and restaurants, with a seasonal outdoor farmers’ market.

  5. 05

    Founders Brewing Co.

    One of the best-known breweries in Beer City USA, Founders operates a busy taproom downtown, and dozens of other breweries are within a short drive.

  6. 06

    Grand Rapids Public Museum

    Along the river, this museum covers local history, natural science and the furniture industry, with a vintage carousel and a planetarium.

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Questions

West Lafayette to Grand Rapids flights

How long is a private flight from West Lafayette to Grand Rapids?

About 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 186 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.

Which airports do flights from West Lafayette to Grand Rapids use?

You can depart from Purdue University Airport (LAF), White County Airport (KMCX), or Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport (KFKR) and arrive at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), West Michigan Regional Airport (KBIV), or Riverview Airport (K08C). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from West Lafayette to Grand Rapids cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between West Lafayette and Grand Rapids?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Grand Rapids back to West Lafayette are priced the same way.

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