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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 5m
    $67–144

  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 30m
    $74–105

  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 32m
    $188–282

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Grand Rapidsbus bus FlixBus 2552
    6h 47m
    $49–75

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

    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
    6h 12m
    $72–466

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 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 Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    5h 22m
    $92–613

Joliet to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Chicago to Grand Rapids once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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