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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Des Plaines by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    best
    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
    2h 2m
    $183–322

  2. Drive 193.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Des Plainescar car 193.7 mi
    3h 25m
    $36–52

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    5h 18m
    $65–123

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 24m
    $73–99

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    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
    2h 51m
    $52–361

  6. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly

    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
    4h 26m
    $40–329

  7. Bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    6h 50m

Grand Rapids to Des Plaines by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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