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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Joliet by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    5h 25m

  2. Drive 186.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Jolietcar car 186.8 mi
    3h 14m
    $35–50

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    5h 58m
    $69–140

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 2m
    $189–279

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    6h 27m
    $69–97

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 52m
    $58–318

  7. 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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 26m
    $46–286

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 10m
    $51–336

Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 200.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Union Station and Union Station in around 6h 27m.

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