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

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Macomb by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    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 Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    8h 32m
    $136–286

  2. Drive 379.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Macombcar car 379.3 mi
    7h 1m
    $70–100

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    8h 32m
    $144–259

  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 Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    6h 51m
    $274–442

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Macombtaxi taxi
    8h 43m
    $223–391

  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 Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    9h 15m
    $121–469

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    9h 6m
    $134–522

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane GRR - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    11h 15m
    $103–467

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane GRR - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Macombtaxi taxi
    7h 43m
    $164–424

Grand Rapids to Macomb by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Macomb Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 32m.

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