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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Oak Brook by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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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
    5h 16m
    $67–146

  2. Drive  188.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Oak Brookcar car 188.3 mi
    3h 15m
    $35–50

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 3m
    $52–72

  4. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 332 bus

    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 bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo to York St & 22nd Stbus bus
    3h 31m
    $214–270

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to South Havenbus bus It 23
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    7h 2m
    $37–64

  6. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    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
    4h 32m
    $43–249

  7. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, line 322 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    3. Take the bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Cermak Rd & Windsor Drbus bus
    5h 18m
    $44–290

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 332 bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo to York St & 22nd Stbus bus
    5h 53m
    $35–227

Grand Rapids to Oak Brook by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–130 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 $45–65 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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