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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Carol Stream by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (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
    $287–357

  2. Drive  203.8 mi

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

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winfieldtrain train Up-W
    6h
    $123–181

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 25m

  5. 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
    3h 4m
    $116–336

  6. 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 23m
    $109–324

  7. Train via Naperville Station - Bus Stop A

    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
    $105–159

Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest 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?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Carol Stream via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Winfield in around 6h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once a week, and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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