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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Mendota 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 Mendota Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    6h 31m
    $82–171

  2. Drive 245 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Mendotacar car 245 mi
    4h 43m
    $45–65

  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 Mendota Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    6h 31m
    $90–144

  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 Mendota Stationtrain train
    4h 50m
    $220–327

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    5h 40m
    $79–376

  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 Mendota Stationtrain train
    7h 14m
    $67–354

  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 Mendota Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $80–407

Grand Rapids to Mendota by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Mendota Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 31m.

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