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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to East Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), 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
    4h 50m
    $60–117

  2. Drive 178.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to East Grand Rapidscar car 178.6 mi
    3h 10m
    $33–48

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 50m
    $68–94

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to East Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    3h 24m
    $188–285

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 20
    5h 36m

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    4h 10m
    $86–609

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 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 Breton/Hallbus bus
    4h 36m
    $66–459

Chicago to East Grand Rapids by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and East Grand Rapids, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 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. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 4h 4m.

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