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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Evanston by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, subway, 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 20m
    $50–108

  2. Bus, line 22 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to South Havenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clark & Harrison to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 22
    6h 43m
    $32–57

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 20m
    $51–74

  4. Drive  188.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Evanstoncar car 188.7 mi
    3h 19m
    $35–50

  5. 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 14m
    $228–277

  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 3m
    $62–366

  7. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    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 subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    5h 4m
    $43–294

  8. 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 Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    5h 27m
    $40–244

Grand Rapids to Evanston by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 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 $45–75 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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