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

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

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

    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 bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    3h 15m
    $226–321

  2. Drive 210.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Saint Charlescar car 210.8 mi
    3h 52m
    $39–56

  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 Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train Up-W
    6h 5m
    $75–141

  4. 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 Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    7h 14m
    $101–147

  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 Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 4m
    $85–370

  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 Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 39m
    $73–348

  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 Genevatrain train
    6h 25m
    $68–371

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train
    7h 30m
    $50–86

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Saint Charles via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Geneva in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Saint Charles via Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 in around 7h 14m.

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