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How to get fromLake Bluff to Grand Rapidsby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 17m
    $63–129

  2. Drive 209.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Bluff to Grand Rapidscar car 209.9 mi
    3h 41m
    $39–56

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 17m
    $73–104

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Clybourntrain 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 Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus bus FlixBus 2552
    7h 47m
    $58–81

  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    4. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    6h 1m
    $91–615

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

    1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    6h 11m
    $72–466

Lake Bluff to Grand Rapids by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 207 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Lake Bluff to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids once daily. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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