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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    9h 44m
    $167–325

  2. Drive 408.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franklin to Grand Rapidscar car 408.3 mi
    7h 34m
    $75–108

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 44m
    $172–295

  4. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Drive from Franklin to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MLI - GRR
    7h 44m
    $98–581

  5. Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Franklin to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    8h 5m
    $187–344

  6. Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Franklin to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane BRL - MKG
    3. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 13m
    $250–529

  7. Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Franklin to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BRL - GRR
    6h 15m
    $189–693

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Franklin to Grand Rapids.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 408.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Franklin, IA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Franklin to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Fort Madison and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 44m.

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