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

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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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
    6h 1m
    $105–162

  2. Drive  166.7 mi

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

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

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

  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 31m
    $219–281

Grand Rapids to Chicago Heights by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 4h 8m. 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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