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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Lake Forest 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 Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    5h 54m
    $64–125

  2. Drive 207.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lake Forestcar car 207.7 mi
    3h 38m
    $38–55

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    7h 19m
    $39–70

  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 Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    4h
    $198–279

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 29m
    $72–100

  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 Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    4h 49m
    $57–328

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    6h 14m
    $56–355

  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 Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    6h 23m
    $45–306

Grand Rapids to Lake Forest by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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