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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Palos Heightsby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Palos Heights by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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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 48m
    $62–122

  2. Drive 175.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Palos Heightscar car 175.2 mi
    3h 1m
    $32–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    5h 49m

  4. Line 6 bus, fly

    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
    5h 3m
    $46–327

  5. Bus via Union Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 22m
    $70–100

Grand Rapids to Palos Heights by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Palos Heights, 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, FlixBus-us operates a bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago once daily, and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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