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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Elmhurst Train Stationby bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Elmhurst Train Station by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    5h 20m

  2. Drive 193.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Elmhurst Train Stationcar car 193.1 mi
    3h 20m
    $36–51

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    5h 23m
    $65–123

  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 20m
    $184–270

  5. Bus via Lake St & Austin Blvd (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 35m
    $71–98

  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 9m
    $53–309

  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 44m
    $41–277

  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
    $50–334

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 199.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Elmhurst Train Station, IL, USA?

FlixBus-us operates a bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, 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.

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