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

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

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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 22m
    $62–122

  2. Drive 191.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Downers Grovecar car 191.7 mi
    3h 21m
    $35–51

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 22m
    $69–97

  4. 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 Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    3h 42m
    $198–278

  5. 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 Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    4h 31m
    $57–327

  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 Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    6h 6m
    $45–305

  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 Downers Grovetrain train
    5h 48m
    $55–355

Grand Rapids to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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