The average train between Grand Rapids and Beacon takes 36h 6m and the fastest train takes 35h 54m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Grand Rapids to Beacon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Grand Rapids and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grand Rapids is at 6:00 AM which arrives into Beacon at 5:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 36h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids station and arriving at Beacon station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 6m.
Grand Rapids to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Beacon is 975.8 km. The road distance is 1,729 km.
You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Beacon via Chicago Union Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, and Poughkeepsie in around 24h 31m.