There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Naperville by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain Bnsf
5h 31m$51–107Bus, train via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
6h 33m$34–60Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
5h 41m$56–89Drive 198.6 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Napervillecar 198.6 mi
3h 32m$37–53Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
3h 51m$229–278Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
4h 41m$63–367Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
6h 4m$41–245Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
5h 53m$46–295
Grand Rapids to Naperville by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Naperville is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Naperville is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Naperville. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Naperville via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Naperville is 206 miles. The road distance is 199.8 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Naperville without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Grand Rapids to Naperville, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Naperville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Naperville is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 4:11 AM in Grand Rapids and 3:11 AM in Naperville.
Grand Rapids to Naperville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Naperville is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Grand Rapids to Naperville.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Naperville, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Naperville via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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