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How to get fromGrand Rapids to LaPorteby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to LaPorte by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus bus It 73 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to New Buffalo Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    3h 16m
    $75–134

  2. Drive  121.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to LaPortecar car 121.6 mi
    2h 5m
    $23–32

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave.train train Lakeshore / ...
    6h 33m
    $97–186

  4. 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 Chicago to La Portebus bus Bsb 24
    7h 2m
    $63–117

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to La Portebus bus Bsb 24
    7h 2m
    $66–177

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  • Distance: 139.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to LaPorte via Chicago Union Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, Harold Washington Library, Van Buren St., and Carroll Ave. in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to LaPorte via Chicago Union Station, Chicago, and La Porte in around 7h 2m.

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