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

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

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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
    $106–163

  2. Drive  215.7 mi

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

  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 OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    7h 10m

  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
    5h 4m
    $220–282

  5. Bus, line 56 bus, line 272 bus, line 574 bus, line 565 bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    3. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Hawthorn Mallbus bus 272
    4. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to College of Lake Countybus bus 574
    5. Take the bus from College of Lake County to Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Avebus bus 565
    9h 57m

  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
    6h 7m
    $49–261

  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 12m
    $47–309

Grand Rapids to Gurnee by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave via Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop B, Golf Mill Station, Hawthorn Mall, and College of Lake County in around 9h 57m.

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