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

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

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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
    5h 44m
    $99–155

  2. Drive  167.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blue Island to Grand Rapidscar car 167.3 mi
    2h 55m
    $31–45

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 44m

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

    1. Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Streettrain 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
    3h 54m
    $216–280

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

    1. Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Streettrain 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 Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    5h 7m
    $55–364

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

    1. Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    5h 25m
    $40–264

Blue Island to Grand Rapids by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Blue Island, 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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