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

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Saint Charles by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    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 St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    11h 28m
    $268–414

  2. Drive  456.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Saint Charlescar car 456.9 mi
    7h 42m
    $81–117

  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 Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    13h 20m

  4. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane GRR - STL
    7h 30m
    $99–498

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    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 Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    11h 28m

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    8h 44m
    $443–882

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    8h 35m
    $205–779

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKG - STL
    5h 30m
    $177–581

  9. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DTW - STL
    8h 35m
    $164–841

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar139Weekly Planes
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 483.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 28m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Saint Charles, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Saint Charles via Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, CIVIC CENTER station, NORTH HANLEY station, North Hanley Transit Center, and 4375 Rider Trail North Sb in around 11h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Saint Charles via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, North Hanley Transit Center, and 4375 Rider Trail North Sb in around 13h 20m.

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