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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Elmhurst by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 23m
    $63–124

  2. Drive 192.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Elmhurstcar car 192.9 mi
    3h 19m
    $36–51

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 35m
    $69–96

  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 15m
    $194–270

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    6h 48m
    $38–69

  6. 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 5m
    $53–319

  7. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 332 bus

    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 bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo to York/Second/Palmerbus bus
    5h 39m
    $41–297

  8. 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 OTC to Elmhursttrain train
    5h 43m
    $55–354

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Elmhurst, 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 $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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