There are 3 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Hazel Crest by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 10m$103–158Drive 165.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Hazel Crestcar 165.4 mi
2h 50m$31–44Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 53m
Grand Rapids to Hazel Crest by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Hazel Crest is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Hazel Crest is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Hazel Crest. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Kedzie Ave & 175th St via Jackson & Clinton, State & Jackson and 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Hazel Crest. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Blue Island-Vermont via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Hazel Crest is 204 miles. The road distance is 166.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Hazel Crest without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Grand Rapids to Hazel Crest, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Hazel Crest bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Hazel Crest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Hazel Crest is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Hazel Crest, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–150 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, and the journey takes 4h 8m.
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Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Grand Rapids to Hazel Crest bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Hazel Crest is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 5:35 AM in Grand Rapids and 4:35 AM in Hazel Crest.
Grand Rapids to Hazel Crest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Hazel Crest is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Grand Rapids to Hazel Crest.
There are 102+ hotels available in Hazel Crest.