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

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

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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 Harvardtrain train Up-Nw
    7h 40m
    $131–208

  2. Drive 255.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Elkhorncar car 255.2 mi
    4h 44m
    $47–68

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train
    9h 5m
    $106–153

  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 Irving Park to Harvardtrain train
    4h 59m
    $265–361

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to East Troy Airport Park and Ridebus bus
    9h 22m
    $117–171

  6. 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 Harvardtrain train
    5h 49m
    $124–410

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

    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 Harvardtrain train
    7h 23m
    $112–388

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

    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 Harvardtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Harvard to Elkhorntaxi taxi
    8h
    $123–438

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 260.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Elkhorn, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Elkhorn via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Harvard in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Elkhorn via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and East Troy Airport Park and Ride in around 9h 22m.

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