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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    10h 34m
    $130–345

  2. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PAH - GRR
    8h 36m
    $71–372

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    14h 18m
    $105–172

  4. Drive  473.8 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Grand Rapidscar car 473.8 mi
    7h 52m
    $87–125

  5. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MWA - GRR
    9h 1m
    $102–453

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 34m
    $130–280

  7. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane STL - GRR
    8h 45m
    $82–419

  8. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    7h 57m
    $163–387

  9. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane MWA - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    4h 36m
    $178–539

Carbondale to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 34m

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

You can take a train from Carbondale to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 18m.

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