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

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

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  1. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain train
    3h 13m
    $188–278

  2. Drive 203 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Palatinecar car 203 mi
    3h 38m
    $38–54

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    5h 36m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    5h 38m
    $64–124

  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 Irving Park to Palatinetrain train
    4h 2m
    $57–317

  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 Irving Park to Palatinetrain train
    5h 37m
    $45–285

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

    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 train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    5h 58m
    $50–335

  8. Bus, train via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station

    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 OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    5h 44m
    $73–100

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Palatine via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 38m.

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