There are 7 ways to get from Lisle to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 2m$50–116Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven to Grand Rapidsbus It 20
6h 57m$34–62Drive 194.8 mi
- Drive from Lisle to Grand Rapidscar 194.8 mi
3h 26m$36–52Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
4h 31m$197–281Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 7m$62–93Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus
6h 10m$66–445Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway
- 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 52m$86–615
Lisle to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lisle to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lisle to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisle station to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Grand Rapids via South Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Lisle to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Lisle and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Lisle and Grand Rapids is 202 miles. The road distance is 195.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lisle to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Lisle to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Lisle to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Lisle to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Lisle to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus via South Haven, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Lisle, 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 $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisle to Grand Rapids via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and South Haven in around 6h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
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
- $45–110
- 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
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
Lisle to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at South Haven station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Lisle. It is currently 8:51 AM in Lisle and 9:51 AM in Grand Rapids.
Lisle to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisle to Grand Rapids is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Lisle to Grand Rapids.
There are 155+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.




