There are 6 ways to get from Magnificent Mile to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus
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 Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
5h 20m$98–155Drive 177.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Magnificent Mile to Grand Rapidscar 177.8 mi
3h 2m$32–46Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 26mFly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
3h 21m$202–275Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
- 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 Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
4h 43m$36–249Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
- 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 Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
4h 30m$56–399
Magnificent Mile to Grand Rapids by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Magnificent Mile to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Magnificent Mile to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Magnificent Mile to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Erie and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Magnificent Mile to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Clark/Lake and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Magnificent Mile and Grand Rapids is 179 miles. The road distance is 178.8 miles.
The best way to get from Magnificent Mile to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Magnificent Mile to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Magnificent Mile to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Magnificent Mile to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Magnificent Mile to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Magnificent Mile, 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 $95–150 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, 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
- $30–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavez
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavez
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Magnificent Mile to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Magnificent Mile. It is currently 1:05 AM in Magnificent Mile and 2:05 AM in Grand Rapids.
Magnificent Mile to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Magnificent Mile to Grand Rapids is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Magnificent Mile to Grand Rapids.
There are 161+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.