There are 7 ways to get from McHenry to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 30m$65–131Drive 224.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from McHenry to Grand Rapidscar 224.7 mi
4h 12m$41–60Train, bus
- Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 30m$75–106Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
4h 8m$186–279Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
5h 47m$70–463Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake 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
6h 14m$93–617Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus
6h 51m
McHenry to Grand Rapids by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McHenry to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from McHenry to Grand Rapids is to train and fly and taxi which takes 4h 8m and costs $180 - $280.
No, there is no direct train from McHenry to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from McHenry and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between McHenry and Grand Rapids is 228 miles. The road distance is 226 miles.
The best way to get from McHenry to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from McHenry to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
McHenry to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, depart from McHenry station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of McHenry. It is currently 11:19 AM in McHenry and 12:19 PM in Grand Rapids.
McHenry to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between McHenry to Grand Rapids is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from McHenry to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between McHenry, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from McHenry to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 30m.
- 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from McHenry to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from McHenry to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from McHenry to Des Plaines
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from McHenry to Des Plaines
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from McHenry to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from McHenry to Des Plaines
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrich
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Lansing to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- 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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