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

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

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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
    5h 56m
    $59–125

  2. Drive 191.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Grand Rapidscar car 191.4 mi
    3h 20m
    $35–51

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 56m
    $69–100

  4. Line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 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
    3h 59m
    $198–282

  5. Line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    5h 38m
    $72–466

  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren 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 Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    5h 46m
    $85–614

Downers Grove to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Downers Grove, 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, 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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