There are 7 ways to get from Hawthorn Woods to Grand Rapids by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Muskegon, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
2h 7m$258–351Drive 209.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hawthorn Woods to Grand Rapidscar 209.7 mi
3h 49m$39–56Train
- Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 27m$92–165Train, bus
- Take the train from Barrington 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
6h 59m$67–106Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus
3h 47m$132–535Train via Libertyville
- Take the train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 36m$88–160Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 51m$88–124
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hawthorn Woods to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Hawthorn Woods to Grand Rapids is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 7m and costs $250 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Hawthorn Woods to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Hawthorn Mall and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Hawthorn Woods to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Barrington and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Hawthorn Woods and Grand Rapids is 178 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.
The best way to get from Hawthorn Woods to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Hawthorn Woods to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Hawthorn Woods to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Hawthorn Woods to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, depart from Barrington station.
The best way to get from Hawthorn Woods to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $90 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Hawthorn Woods, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hawthorn Woods to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Barrington, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 27m. 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.
- 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
- 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
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
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
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- 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
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrich
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $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
- $60–90
- 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
Hawthorn Woods to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Hawthorn Woods. It is currently 2:35 PM in Hawthorn Woods and 3:35 PM in Grand Rapids.
Hawthorn Woods to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hawthorn Woods to Grand Rapids is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Hawthorn Woods to Grand Rapids.
There are 159+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.







