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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    5h 21m
    $55–130

  2. Bus via South Haven

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to South Havenbus bus It 23
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    6h 10m
    $36–63

  3. Drive  194.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Winnetkacar car 194.1 mi
    3h 28m
    $36–52

  4. 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 Winnetkatrain train
    3h 28m
    $218–278

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 16m
    $50–69

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

    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
    4h 28m
    $47–257

  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 Winnetkatrain train
    5h 36m
    $45–294

  8. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Winnetkatrain train
    5h 50m
    $39–235

Grand Rapids to Winnetka by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–130 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Winnetka via South Haven, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 10m.

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