There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Lombard by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
5h 34m$104–158Drive 195.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Lombardcar 195.5 mi
3h 24m$36–52Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 46mTaxi 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 OTC to Lombardtrain
3h 41m$218–278Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- 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
4h 42m$47–257Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain
6h 3m$39–235Line 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 Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain
5h 49m$45–295
Grand Rapids to Lombard by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Lombard is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Lombard is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Washington & Canal via Clinton & Quincy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Lombard via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Lombard is 198 miles. The road distance is 196.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Lombard without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Grand Rapids to Lombard, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Lombard bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Lombard is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Lombard, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once a week, and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–170
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
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Grand Rapids to Lombard bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Lombard is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 5:11 AM in Grand Rapids and 4:11 AM in Lombard.
Grand Rapids to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Lombard is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Grand Rapids to Lombard.
There are 401+ hotels available in Lombard.





