There are 4 ways to get from Michigan City to Grand Rapids by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus via Benton Harbor
best- Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain Ssl
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
5h 8m$32–63Drive 119.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Michigan City to Grand Rapidscar 119.6 mi
2h 4m$22–32Train
- Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 39m$68–134Train, bus
- Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 39m$78–109
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan City to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan City to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan City to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from 11th Street and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Michigan City and Grand Rapids is 177 miles. The road distance is 120.3 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan City to Grand Rapids without a car is to train and bus via Benton Harbor which takes 5h 8m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Michigan City to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Michigan City to Grand Rapids train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from 11th Street station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Michigan City. It is currently 6:41 AM in Michigan City and 7:41 AM in Grand Rapids.
Michigan City to Grand Rapids train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan City to Grand Rapids is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Michigan City to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Michigan City, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from 11th Street to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from 11th Street to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
Train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
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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
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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
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