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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Carbondaleby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Carbondale by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    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 Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    10h 38m
    $157–325

  2. Drive 473.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Carbondalecar car 473.3 mi
    7h 51m
    $87–125

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    12h 45m

  4. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane GRR - MWA
    6h 34m
    $109–474

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    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 Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    10h 38m
    $166–301

  6. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane AZO - MWA
    8h 42m
    $97–406

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    7h 50m
    $174–380

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MKG - MWA
    5h
    $222–567

Grand Rapids to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 484.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 38m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Chicago in around 12h 45m.

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