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How to get fromGrand Rapids to University Parkby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to University Park by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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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 Van Buren St. to University Parktrain train Me
    7h 11m
    $64–128

  2. Drive 173.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to University Parkcar car 173.8 mi
    3h 3m
    $32–46

  3. 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 University Parktrain train Me
    7h 11m
    $73–103

  4. Bus, line 352 bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2bus bus 352
    7h 44m
    $32–61

Grand Rapids to University Park by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and University Park, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to 810-824 Sandra Dr via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., University Park, and University Park Metra Station in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to 810-824 Sandra Dr via South Haven Potatoes Plus, South Haven, Chicago, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 1, and Main St & Victory Dr in around 7h 44m.

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