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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Niles by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    best
    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
    2h 8m
    $195–275

  2. Drive 189.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Nilescar car 189.8 mi
    3h 18m
    $35–50

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    5h 15m
    $59–124

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 43m
    $68–95

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    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
    2h 58m
    $54–324

  6. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Harlem Stationbus bus
    4h 32m
    $42–302

  7. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    6h 39m
    $35–67

Grand Rapids to Niles by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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