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

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Portage by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    4h 11m
    $54–91

  2. Drive 138.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Portagecar car 138.8 mi
    2h 20m
    $26–37

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train Ssl / ...
    5h 53m
    $83–148

  4. Taxi, fly, train

    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 Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    3h 54m
    $218–301

  5. Bus, train

    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 Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train Ssl / ...
    5h 53m
    $91–121

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 158.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Portage, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Portage via Benton Harbor Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Portage via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 5h 53m.

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