There are 7 ways to get from Fox Lake to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Fox Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 46m$61–128Drive 225 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fox Lake to Grand Rapidscar 225 mi
4h 8m$42–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Fox Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 46m$71–103Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the train from Fox Lake to Edgebrooktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
4h 19m$189–285Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Fox Lake to Edgebrooktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
5h 59m$73–469Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Fox Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
6h 36m$92–617Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Fox Lake to Edgebrooktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus
7h 2m$102–507
Fox Lake to Grand Rapids by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fox Lake to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Fox Lake to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Fox Lake to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Fox Lake and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Fox Lake and Grand Rapids is 227 miles. The road distance is 226.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fox Lake to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Fox Lake to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Fox Lake to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, depart from Fox Lake station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Fox Lake. It is currently 8:58 PM in Fox Lake and 9:58 PM in Grand Rapids.
Fox Lake to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fox Lake to Grand Rapids is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Fox Lake to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Fox Lake, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Fox Lake to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Fox Lake to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Fox Lake to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Fox Lake to Edgebrook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Fox Lake to Edgebrook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Fox Lake to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Fox Lake to Edgebrook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Lansing to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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