There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Sycamore by taxi, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Muskegon, fly, bus, taxi
best- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
- Take the taxi from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Sycamoretaxi
3h 24m$261–371Drive 231.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Sycamorecar 231.5 mi
4h 22m$43–61Train
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
6h 48m$117–187Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
7h 23m$149–201Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly, bus
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
4h 13m$125–400Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly, bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
- Take the taxi from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Sycamoretaxi
5h 41m$118–388
Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Sycamore is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Sycamore is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $260 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Sycamore. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride via Jefferson & Washington and Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Sycamore. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Sycamore is 212 miles. The road distance is 232.8 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Sycamore without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Grand Rapids to Sycamore, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Sycamore bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Sycamore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Sycamore is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Sycamore, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Sycamore via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Elburn in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Sycamore via Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 7h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $75–100
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Sycamore bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Sycamore is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 1:00 AM in Grand Rapids and 12:00 AM in Sycamore.
Grand Rapids to Sycamore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Sycamore is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Grand Rapids to Sycamore.
There are 11+ hotels available in Sycamore.





