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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 6 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 57m
    $57–118

  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 22m
    $37–67

  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, 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
    5h 3m
    $200–282

  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 32m
    $67–95

  6. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly, 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 51m
    $64–371

Grand Rapids to Gurnee by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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 57m.

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