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How to get fromCarol Stream to Grand Rapidsby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Muskegon, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    2h 4m
    $297–361

  2. Drive  203.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carol Stream to Grand Rapidscar car 203.9 mi
    3h 37m
    $38–54

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 20m
    $71–142

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 10m
    $50–85

  5. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    3h 41m
    $136–505

  6. Train via Naperville Station - Bus Stop A

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    8h 37m
    $53–119

Carol Stream to Grand Rapids by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a vehicle from Carol Stream to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Winfield, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once a week. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 4h 4m.

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