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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 25m
    $101–157

  2. Drive  187.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Grand Rapidscar car 187.3 mi
    3h 13m
    $35–50

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 25m

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain 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 35m
    $218–282

  5. Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 379
    3. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus bus 315
    4. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus bus 126
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    8h 53m

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    5h 14m
    $57–363

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    6h 6m
    $42–266

Joliet to Grand Rapids by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 53m.

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