There are 6 ways to get from La Grange to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
5h 39m$59–125Drive 184.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Grange to Grand Rapidscar 184.1 mi
3h 11m$34–49Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 39m$64–100Line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the bus from La Grange/47th to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
3h 24m$194–278Line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from La Grange/47th to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
5h 4m$63–442Line 330 bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Take the bus from La Grange/47th to Archer/Harlembus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus
5h 7m$79–560
La Grange to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Grange to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from La Grange to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from La Grange station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from La Grange to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from LaGrange Road and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between La Grange and Grand Rapids is 191 miles. The road distance is 185.2 miles.
The best way to get from La Grange to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from La Grange to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
La Grange to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
La Grange to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from La Grange to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between La Grange, Cook County, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once a week. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- 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
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from La Grange/47th to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from La Grange/47th to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from La Grange/47th to Archer/Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrich
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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
La Grange to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of La Grange. It is currently 11:19 PM in La Grange and 12:19 AM in Grand Rapids.
La Grange to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Grange to Grand Rapids is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from La Grange to Grand Rapids.
There are 157+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.



