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

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There are 6 ways to get from Gurnee 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 Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    7h 19m
    $65–132

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan 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
    7h 50m
    $40–73

  3. Drive 215.8 mi

    1. Drive from Gurnee to Grand Rapidscar car 215.8 mi
    3h 48m
    $40–57

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan 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
    5h 33m
    $190–285

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 17m
    $109–236

  6. Line 565 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Waukegan Metra Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    5. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    7h 3m
    $93–618

Gurnee to Grand Rapids by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Waukegan Metra Station, Sheridan Rd & Washington St, 2253 N Belvidere Rd, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 17m.

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