There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or subway
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 Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 24m$63–130Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
6h 56m$39–71Drive 209.2 mi
- Drive from Geneva to Grand Rapidscar 209.2 mi
3h 48m$39–56Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the train from Geneva to Oak Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
4h 27m$200–284Bus
- Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 603
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 42m$68–108Train, line 90 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Take the train from Geneva to Oak Parktrain
- Take the bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus
6h 7m$74–468Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus
6h 8m$86–616
Geneva to Grand Rapids by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from State St & 3rd St and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Geneva and Grand Rapids is 214 miles. The road distance is 210.4 miles.
The best way to get from Geneva to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Geneva to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Geneva to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.
Geneva to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, depart from Geneva station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Geneva, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Geneva to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St & 3rd St to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 42m.
- 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
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- 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
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Geneva to Oak Park
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Geneva to Oak Park
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–2
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
- $60–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrich
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrich
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Geneva. It is currently 7:02 PM in Geneva and 8:02 PM in Grand Rapids.
Geneva to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Grand Rapids is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Geneva to Grand Rapids.
There are 159+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.











