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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Joliet 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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    6h 5m
    $102–156

  2. Drive  186.8 mi

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

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    6h 5m

  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 8m
    $219–279

  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

  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
    5h 8m
    $48–258

  7. 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 5m
    $46–296

  8. 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 30m
    $40–236

Grand Rapids to Joliet by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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 via Chicago Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 6h 5m. 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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