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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 54m

  2. Drive  169.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Mattesoncar car 169.7 mi
    2h 57m
    $30–44

  3. Train

    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 211th St.train train Me
    5h 57m
    $103–160

  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 211th St.train train
    4h 5m
    $208–278

  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 211th St.train train
    4h 54m
    $47–256

Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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 211th St. via Chicago Union Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, Harold Washington Library, and Van Buren St. in around 5h 57m.

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