There are 6 ways to get from Naperville to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 8m$100–156Drive 198.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Naperville to Grand Rapidscar 198.8 mi
3h 33m$37–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 8mTrain to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
4h 34m$207–281Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren 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 Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
5h 51m$56–385Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- 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
6h 5m$41–255
Naperville to Grand Rapids by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Naperville and Grand Rapids is 206 miles. The road distance is 200 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Naperville to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Naperville to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Naperville. It is currently 11:48 PM in Naperville and 12:48 AM in Grand Rapids.
Naperville to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Grand Rapids is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Naperville to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Naperville to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- aa.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
- 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
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- 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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