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How to get fromAlsip to Grand Rapidsby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, subway, or taxi

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 19m
    $99–158

  2. Drive  171.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alsip to Grand Rapidscar car 171.5 mi
    2h 55m
    $32–46

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 19m

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    4h 33m
    $51–367

  5. Line 383 bus, subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Cicero Ave & 123rd St to Midway CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    4. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $216–283

  6. Line 383 bus, subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cicero Ave & 123rd St to Midway CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    4. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    5h 59m
    $40–267

Alsip to Grand Rapids by bus, subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Alsip, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once a week, and the journey takes 4h 4m.

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