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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train Bnsf
    5h 49m
    $61–123

  2. Drive 206.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Auroracar car 206.7 mi
    3h 43m
    $38–55

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train Bnsf
    5h 49m
    $69–96

  4. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKG - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    4h 9m
    $199–279

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    4h 58m
    $58–328

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    6h 32m
    $46–306

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    6h 15m
    $56–356

Grand Rapids to Aurora by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Grand Rapids to Aurora.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 213.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Aurora via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 49m.

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