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

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

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    3h 33m
    $217–302

  2. Drive 209.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lake Zurichcar car 209.2 mi
    3h 48m
    $39–56

  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 Chicago OTC to Barringtontrain train Up-Nw
    5h 57m
    $84–150

  4. 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 Barringtontrain train
    7h 22m
    $58–95

  5. 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 Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    4h 23m
    $76–351

  6. 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 Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    5h 57m
    $64–329

  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 Barringtontrain train
    6h 17m
    $75–380

  8. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 35m
    $99–138

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Lake Zurich via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Barrington in around 5h 57m. 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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