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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train Bnsf
    5h 53m
    $89–161

  2. Drive 196.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Plainfieldcar car 196.4 mi
    3h 30m
    $36–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ridebus bus 755
    6h 55m
    $66–93

  4. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus
    4h 46m
    $197–278

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

    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 bus from Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus
    5h 36m
    $56–337

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus
    7h 10m
    $44–315

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Van Buren St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus
    6h 51m
    $54–365

Grand Rapids to Plainfield by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Plainfield via Chicago Union Station and Naperville in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ride via Chicago Union Station and Union Station in around 6h 55m.

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