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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Zion 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 Ziontrain train Up-N
    6h 36m
    $66–127

  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
    8h 28m
    $40–74

  3. Drive 221.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Zioncar car 221.4 mi
    4h 1m
    $41–59

  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 Ziontrain train
    4h 41m
    $189–280

  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 Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    8h 58m
    $106–229

  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 Ziontrain train
    5h 31m
    $58–319

  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 Ziontrain train
    6h 56m
    $51–337

  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 Ziontrain train
    7h 5m
    $46–287

Grand Rapids to Zion by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Zion via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to 27th St & Bethel Blvd via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 8h 58m.

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