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

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Matteson by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Mattesontrain train Me
    5h 53m
    $104–158

  2. Drive  169.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Mattesoncar car 169.7 mi
    2h 56m
    $31–45

  3. Bus, train

    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 Van Buren St. to Mattesontrain train Me
    5h 53m

  4. Taxi to Muskegon, fly, 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 Van Buren St. to Mattesontrain train
    3h 56m
    $218–278

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Mattesontrain train
    4h 56m
    $47–257

Grand Rapids to Matteson by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Matteson via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 5h 53m.

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