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How to get fromGreat Lakes to Grand Rapidsby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Great Lakes to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 21m
    $63–129

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    6h 53m
    $38–70

  3. Drive 212.5 mi

    1. Drive from Great Lakes to Grand Rapidscar car 212.5 mi
    3h 43m
    $39–56

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the train from Great Lakes to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    3. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    4h 36m
    $198–282

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 3m
    $69–101

  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    4. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    6h 5m
    $86–615

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Great Lakes to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    6h 15m
    $72–466

Great Lakes to Grand Rapids by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 208.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Great Lakes to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once a week. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 4m.

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