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How to get fromGrand Valley State University to Downers Groveby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Valley State University to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Holland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    4h 59m
    $102–168

  2. Drive 185.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Valley State University to Downers Grovecar car 185.6 mi
    3h 17m
    $34–49

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 59m
    $85–126

  4. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Valley State University 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 Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    3h 37m
    $177–253

  5. 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 Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    4h
    $92–361

  6. 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 Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    3h 43m
    $102–411

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

    1. Drive from Grand Valley State University 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 Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    4h 48m
    $59–330

Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Grand Valley State University, MI, USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Holland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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