There are 8 ways to get from Harvard to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Harvard to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 58m$65–132Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Harvard to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
7h 30m$41–73Drive 244.8 mi
- Drive from Harvard to Grand Rapidscar 244.8 mi
4h 29m$45–65Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the train from Harvard to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
4h 27m$199–283Bus
- Take the bus from Ayer/Diggins/Division to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus 808
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 605
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
10h 2m$70–110Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Harvard to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
6h 7m$73–467Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Harvard to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
6h 42m$88–618Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Harvard to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
7h 10m$88–513
Harvard to Grand Rapids by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard to Grand Rapids is to train and fly and taxi which takes 4h 27m and costs $190 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Ayer/Diggins/Division and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Crystal Lake Metra Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Harvard and Grand Rapids is 241 miles. The road distance is 246.2 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Harvard to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Harvard to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Ayer/Diggins/Division station.
Harvard to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, depart from Harvard station.
The best way to get from Harvard to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Harvard, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Harvard to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayer/Diggins/Division to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Crystal Lake Metra Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Harvard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $7–9
Train from Harvard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $7–9
Train from Harvard to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–9
Train from Harvard to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–9
Train from Harvard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $7–9
Train from Harvard to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Ayer/Diggins/Division to Crystal Lake Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Crystal Lake Metra Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Harvard. It is currently 4:55 AM in Harvard and 5:55 AM in Grand Rapids.
Harvard to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard to Grand Rapids is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Harvard to Grand Rapids.
There are 159+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.







