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

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

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  1. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    best
    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
    2h 1m
    $242–347

  2. Drive 203.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Carol Streamcar car 203.8 mi
    3h 38m
    $38–54

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    5h 53m
    $90–157

  4. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    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
    2h 51m
    $111–386

  5. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    4h 25m
    $99–354

  6. Train via Naperville Metra

    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 Napervilletrain train Bnsf
    8h 30m
    $66–126

Grand Rapids to Carol Stream by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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