There are 11 ways to get from Keokuk to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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$187–343Drive 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 51m$197–318Taxi 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 13m$205–365Bus
- Take the bus from Keokuk to Iowa Citybus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus
13h 3m$146–226Taxi 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
7h 20m$263–550Taxi 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 44m$213–374Taxi 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 22m$207–714Taxi 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 53m$215–773Train 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$221–835Train 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
10h$198–682
Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
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 22m and costs $200 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Keokuk to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Keokuk and arriving at Grand Rapids via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
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 $180 - $350.
It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Keokuk to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Keokuk to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Keokuk station.
Keokuk to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Madison station.
The best way to get from Keokuk to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs $180 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 13h 3m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Keokuk to Grand Rapids via Keokuk, Iowa City, and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–700
Flights from Quincy Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–750
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
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–700
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
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
Flights from Quincy Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Quincy Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–340
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Quincy Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- 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
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- 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
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 Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Keokuk to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $80–120
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
Keokuk to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Iowa City station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Keokuk. It is currently 2:29 AM in Keokuk and 3:29 AM 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.
There are 158+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.











