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

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Marion by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane GRR - MWA
    6h 26m
    $93–471

  2. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane AZO - MWA
    8h 34m
    $81–383

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    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 Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    11h
    $185–375

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus Chicago / ...
    11h 15m
    $142–285

  5. Drive 461.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Marioncar car 461.3 mi
    7h 35m
    $85–122

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    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 Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    7h 42m
    $151–347

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane GRR - PAH
    2. Take the taxi from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Mariontaxi taxi
    8h 7m
    $199–614

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MKG - MWA
    4h 52m
    $216–544

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Barkley Regional 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 Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane ORD - PAH
    3. Take the taxi from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Mariontaxi taxi
    8h 42m
    $222–580

  10. Bus via South Haven

    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 bus from Chicago to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus
    12h 36m
    $106–255

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Marion via Chicago Union Station and Carbondale in around 11h.

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