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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Gurnee 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 OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    6h 50m
    $67–129

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    8h 15m
    $40–74

  3. Drive 215.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Gurneecar car 215.7 mi
    3h 48m
    $40–57

  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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    4h 55m
    $190–282

  5. Bus, line 147 bus, line 213 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Michigan & Hubbard to Rogers & Paulinabus bus 147
    3. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 213
    4. Take the train from Highland Park to Waukegantrain train
    8h 24m
    $75–107

  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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    5h 45m
    $59–321

  7. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 565 bus

    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 Waukegantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sheridan Rd & Washington St to Grand Ave & Ferndale Stbus bus
    7h 10m
    $52–339

  8. 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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h 19m
    $47–289

Grand Rapids to Gurnee by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 6h 50m.

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