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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    7h 59m
    $107–227

  2. Drive 330.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Grand Rapidscar car 330.4 mi
    6h 2m
    $61–88

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 59m
    $112–202

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

    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MLI - GRR
    6h 22m
    $200–697

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

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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
    6h 28m
    $244–382

  6. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PIA - GRR
    8h 23m
    $96–527

Galesburg to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 59m.

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