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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    8h 38m
    $124–193

  2. Drive  323 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decatur to Grand Rapidscar car 323 mi
    5h 27m
    $59–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 38m

  4. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DEC - GRR
    6h 6m
    $64–341

  5. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 35m
    $173–271

  6. Fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane DEC - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    10h 13m
    $140–437

Decatur to Grand Rapids by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 3 times a day.

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