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How to get fromMattoon to Grand Rapidsby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Mattoon to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    8h 31m
    $112–232

  2. Drive 326 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Grand Rapidscar car 326 mi
    5h 25m
    $60–86

  3. Train, bus via South Haven

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    9h 16m
    $62–119

  4. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DEC - GRR
    6h 39m
    $184–629

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    9h 34m
    $125–189

  6. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane CMI - GRR
    7h 43m
    $112–555

  7. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    8h 9m
    $192–470

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

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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
    7h
    $239–387

Mattoon to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 31m.

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