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

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Illinois by taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    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
    2h 15m
    $184–272

  2. Drive 176.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Chicagocar car 176.1 mi
    3h
    $33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    3h 55m
    $60–90

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    4h 8m
    $55–120

  5. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    4h 38m
    $41–279

  6. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    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
    4h 23m
    $46–329

Grand Rapids to Illinois by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Amtrak also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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