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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    3h 16m
    $120–653

  2. Drive 187.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darien to Grand Rapidscar car 187.7 mi
    3h 13m
    $35–50

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 1m
    $70–139

  4. 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 Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus 1483
    8h 5m
    $39–73

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    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
    5h
    $233–334

  6. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 20m
    $67–98

Darien to Grand Rapids by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Darien, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, 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, you can take a bus from Cass/75th to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra, Glen Ellyn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 8h 5m.

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