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

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

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  1. Train

    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 OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    6h 13m
    $107–161

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 12m
    $40–236

  3. Bus, train

    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 OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    6h 26m

  4. Drive  223.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Crystal Lakecar car 223.1 mi
    4h 1m
    $41–59

  5. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    3h 50m
    $219–279

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    8h 7m

  7. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 51m
    $48–258

  8. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 28m
    $47–297

Grand Rapids to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 8h 7m.

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