There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Lemont by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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$62–121Drive 186 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Lemontcar 186 mi
3h 16m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Union Station to Lemont Metra Stationbus 755
5h 59m$53–74Taxi to Muskegon, fly, 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$188–278Bus via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- 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$69–97Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly, 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 58m$57–317
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 to Lemont station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Lemont Metra Station via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
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 $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Grand Rapids to Lemont, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Lemont bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Grand Rapids 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 $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 59m.
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 to Lemont Metra Station via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 5h 59m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lemont
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lemont
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lemont
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Union Station to Lemont Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $3–5
Bus from Union Station to Lemont Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $3–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Lemont is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 5:43 PM in Grand Rapids and 4:43 PM 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.
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