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How to get fromIllinois State University to Grand Valley State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Illinois State University to Grand Valley State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    7h 5m
    $135–246

  2. Drive 273.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Illinois State University to Grand Valley State Universitycar car 273.3 mi
    4h 43m
    $50–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    12h 14m
    $83–147

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    5h 27m
    $164–742

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    6h 18m
    $152–601

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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 Valley State Universitytaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    $212–331

  7. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 19m
    $127–391

  8. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane BMI - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Valley State Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 25m
    $191–386

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 296.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Grand Valley State University via Bloomington-Normal, Chicago Union Station, and Holland Amtrak Station in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Grand Valley State University via Bloomington-Normal, Chicago Bus Station, South Haven, South Haven Potatoes Plus, Greyhound Grand Rapids, Rapid Central Station, and Meijer - Standale in around 12h 14m.

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