There are 9 ways to get from Macomb to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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 Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
8h 36m$136–285Drive 379.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macomb to Grand Rapidscar 379.1 mi
7h 1m$70–100Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 36m$141–260Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the train from Macomb Station 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
7h 5m$273–440Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Macomb 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 40m$230–394Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
8h 19m$165–777Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
8h 44m$147–624Train, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane PIA - GRR
9h 58m$123–586Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the taxi from Macomb to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BRL - GRR
6h 49m$232–743
Macomb to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macomb to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Macomb to Grand Rapids is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $230 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Macomb station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Macomb Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Macomb and Grand Rapids is 429 miles. The road distance is 381.3 miles.
The best way to get from Macomb to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Macomb to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Macomb to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Macomb Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Macomb. It is currently 11:43 PM in Macomb and 12:43 AM in Grand Rapids.
Macomb to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macomb to Grand Rapids is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Macomb to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Macomb, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Macomb Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 36m.
- 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
- $60–450
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
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
- 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
- $60–450
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- 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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- 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 Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- 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 Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- 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
- $60–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $80–140
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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