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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Glen Ellyn by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), 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 36m
    $65–125

  2. Drive 197.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Glen Ellyncar car 197.9 mi
    3h 31m
    $37–53

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 41m
    $72–100

  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 OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train
    3h 42m
    $198–278

  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
    7h 1m
    $38–70

  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 Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train
    4h 31m
    $57–327

  7. 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 OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train
    6h 5m
    $45–305

  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 Glen Ellyntrain train
    5h 56m
    $55–355

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Glen Ellyn, 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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