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

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There are 7 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 34m
    $54–140

  2. Drive  223.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Grand Rapidscar car 223.6 mi
    4h
    $41–59

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 34m
    $54–75

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

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain 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
    4h 2m
    $218–282

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus 605
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 18m
    $53–78

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

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    5h 33m
    $42–266

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

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake 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
    6h 10m
    $57–366

Crystal Lake to Grand Rapids by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 18m.

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