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

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

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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 Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    6h 13m
    $65–126

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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 Waukegantrain train
    7h 38m
    $39–71

  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 Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    6h 49m
    $105–226

  4. Drive 216.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Waukegancar car 216.1 mi
    3h 50m
    $40–57

  5. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    4h 19m
    $199–279

  6. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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 train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    5h 8m
    $58–328

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    6h 33m
    $56–356

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 42m
    $46–306

Grand Rapids to Waukegan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 6h 49m.

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