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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Deerfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus, 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
    5h 36m
    $101–155

  2. Drive  201.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Deerfieldcar car 201.4 mi
    3h 34m
    $37–54

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 36m

  4. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    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
    3h 22m
    $220–280

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

    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
    4h 23m
    $49–259

  6. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Edgebrook to Deerfieldtrain train
    5h 44m
    $41–237

  7. 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 Union Station to Deerfieldtrain train
    5h 58m
    $45–295

Grand Rapids to Deerfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Deerfield, 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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