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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 19m
    $61–127

  2. Drive 206.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aurora to Grand Rapidscar car 206.9 mi
    3h 43m
    $38–55

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 19m
    $66–97

  4. Train, line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    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 22m
    $199–284

  5. Train, line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    6h 1m
    $73–468

  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    4. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    6h 9m
    $87–616

Aurora to Grand Rapids by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Aurora to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 19m.

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