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How to get fromGrand Rapids to DeKalbby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    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 Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    6h 52m

  2. Drive  233.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to DeKalbcar car 233.9 mi
    4h 9m
    $43–62

  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 Elburntrain train Up-W
    7h 50m
    $108–169

  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 Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    5h 59m
    $221–288

  5. 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 Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h 3m

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Dekalb via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 7h 50m.

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