There are 10 ways to get from Keokuk to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
9h 51m$278–415Drive 417 mi
cheapest- Drive from Keokuk to Grand Rapidscar 417 mi
7h 41m$77–110Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 51mTaxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Keokuk to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
8h 25m$296–413Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the taxi from Keokuk to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Muskegon (MKG)plane BRL - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
11h$306–665Taxi to Quincy Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Keokuk to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)taxi
- Fly from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane UIN - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
8h 57m$341–451Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the taxi from Keokuk to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BRL - GRR
6h 30m$170–499Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
9h 48m$222–527Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
9h 34m$234–624Taxi to Quincy Regional Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the taxi from Keokuk to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)taxi
- Fly from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane UIN - GRR
6h 58m$205–567
Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Keokuk to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Keokuk to Grand Rapids is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $170 - $500.
No, there is no direct train from Keokuk to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Fort Madison and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Keokuk and Grand Rapids is 419 miles. The road distance is 419.5 miles.
The best way to get from Keokuk to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs $270 - $420.
It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Keokuk to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Keokuk to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Madison station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Keokuk. It is currently 8:01 PM in Keokuk and 9:01 PM in Grand Rapids.
Keokuk to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Keokuk to Grand Rapids is 419 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Keokuk to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Keokuk, IA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Keokuk to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Fort Madison and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Quincy Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
Flights from Quincy Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Quincy Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–440
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Quincy Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $80–150
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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