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How to get fromGrand Central Station to Grand Rapidsby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), bus, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central Station to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), bus, 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
    4h 17m
    $55–120

  2. Bus via South Haven

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus 1483
    4h 42m
    $31–59

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 17m
    $60–90

  4. Drive 176.2 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Station to Grand Rapidscar car 176.2 mi
    3h
    $33–47

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    3h 24m
    $192–275

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    5h 3m
    $66–459

  7. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    4h 40m
    $82–609

Grand Central Station to Grand Rapids by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Grand Central Station, 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 $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 4m.

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