There are 4 ways to get from Chesterton to Grand Rapids by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus It 74 / ...
5h 38m$48–81Drive 132 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesterton to Grand Rapidscar 132 mi
2h 11m$25–35Train
- Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 34m$120–178Train, bus
- Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 34m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chesterton to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chesterton to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesterton station to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Grand Rapids via Kalamazoo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesterton to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Dune Park and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Chesterton and Grand Rapids is 187 miles. The road distance is 132.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chesterton to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Chesterton to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Chesterton to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Chesterton to Grand Rapids train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Dune Park station.
The best way to get from Chesterton to Grand Rapids is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Chesterton, Porter County, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Chesterton to Grand Rapids via Dune Park, Gary, Gary Bus Station, and Kalamazoo in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chesterton to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Dune Park, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 34m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Chesterton to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Chesterton. It is currently 5:58 AM in Chesterton and 6:58 AM in Grand Rapids.
Chesterton to Grand Rapids train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesterton to Grand Rapids is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Chesterton to Grand Rapids.
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