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

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago Heights by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, line 352 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Halsted St & Lincoln Hwybus bus 352
    4h 33m

  2. Drive 166.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Chicago Heightscar car 166.7 mi
    2h 51m
    $31–44

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 1m
    $64–127

  4. Taxi, fly, 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 Van Buren St. to 211th St.train train
    4h 29m
    $189–281

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 1m
    $73–103

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Halsted St & Lincoln Hwy via Chicago and 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, 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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