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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Grayslake by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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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 Union Station to Grayslaketrain train Md-N
    6h 11m
    $63–123

  2. Drive 217.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Grayslakecar car 217.3 mi
    3h 58m
    $40–58

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain train Md-N
    6h 11m
    $70–98

  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 Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain train
    4h 1m
    $192–281

  5. 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 Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain train
    4h 50m
    $61–320

  6. 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 Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain train
    6h 25m
    $49–288

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain train
    6h 38m
    $51–336

Grand Rapids to Grayslake by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Grayslake via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 11m.

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