There are 5 ways to get from Keokuk to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
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$163–315Drive 417 mi
cheapest- Drive from Keokuk to Grand Rapidscar 417 mi
7h 41m$77–110Train, bus
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Grand Rapidsbus
10h 46m$147–259Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- 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$202–817Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- 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 57m$179–624
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 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 drive which takes 7h 41m and costs $75 - $110.
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 $160 - $320.
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 2:45 PM in Keokuk and 3:45 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
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
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
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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