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

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

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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 Woodstocktrain train Up-Nw
    6h 50m
    $63–126

  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 Woodstocktrain train
    8h 15m
    $39–72

  3. Drive 231.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Woodstockcar car 231.5 mi
    4h 13m
    $43–61

  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 Irving Park to Woodstocktrain train
    4h 10m
    $200–280

  5. 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 Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    9h 18m
    $74–106

  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 Irving Park to Woodstocktrain train
    4h 59m
    $59–339

  7. 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 Irving Park to Woodstocktrain train
    6h 33m
    $47–317

  8. 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 Woodstocktrain train
    7h 10m
    $57–367

Grand Rapids to Woodstock by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Woodstock via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Woodstock via Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Crystal Lake Metra Station, and Crystal Lake in around 9h 18m.

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