There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Lemont by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lemonttrain Hc
5h 49m$51–109Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Lemont Metra Stationbus 755
7h 4m$32–61Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Union Station to Lemont Metra Stationbus 755
6h 6m$55–81Drive 186 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Lemontcar 186 mi
3h 16m$34–49Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lemonttrain
4h 9m$198–278Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lemonttrain
4h 57m$62–357Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
- Take the train from Summit to Lemonttrain
5h 54m$45–292
Grand Rapids to Lemont by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Lemont is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Lemont is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Lemont station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Lemont Metra Station via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Lemont. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Lemont via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Lemont is 202 miles. The road distance is 187.1 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Lemont without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Grand Rapids to Lemont, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Lemont bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Lemont train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Lemont is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Lemont, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Lemont via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Lemont Metra Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Station in around 6h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Lemont bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Lemont is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 3:52 AM in Grand Rapids and 2:52 AM in Lemont.
Grand Rapids to Lemont train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Lemont is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Grand Rapids to Lemont.
There are 255+ hotels available in Lemont.



