There are 7 ways to get from Mount Pleasant to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, 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 Mt. Pleasant Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
9h 48m$129–273Drive 404 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mount Pleasant to Grand Rapidscar 404 mi
7h 18m$74–107Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Drive from Mount Pleasant to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane CID - GRR
7h 3m$177–1,122Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 48m$134–243Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Mount Pleasant 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 6m$222–385Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the taxi from Mount Pleasant to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Muskegon (MKG)plane BRL - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
7h 13m$285–570Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MLI - GRR
9h 43m$223–752
Mount Pleasant to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Pleasant to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Pleasant to Grand Rapids is to drive and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $170 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Pleasant station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Mt. Pleasant Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between Mount Pleasant and Grand Rapids is 411 miles. The road distance is 406.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Pleasant to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Mount Pleasant to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Mount Pleasant to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mt. Pleasant Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Mount Pleasant. It is currently 11:55 AM in Mount Pleasant and 12:55 PM in Grand Rapids.
Mount Pleasant to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Pleasant to Grand Rapids is 406 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Mount Pleasant to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Mount Pleasant, IA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,100
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,100
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–2,000
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,800
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,800
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- 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
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $80–150
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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