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How to get fromBloomington to Grand Rapidsby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Bloomington to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    7h 23m
    $95–201

  2. Drive 280 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Grand Rapidscar car 280 mi
    4h 49m
    $52–74

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    9h 33m
    $113–165

  4. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BMI - GRR
    6h 46m
    $80–505

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    11h 5m
    $62–121

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    3. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    5h 52m
    $232–356

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    6h 40m
    $118–681

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    7h 31m
    $106–540

  9. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $87–346

Bloomington to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 33m.

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