There are 7 ways to get from Naperville to Grand Valley State University by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, subway, 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
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 28m$130–196Drive 192.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Naperville to Grand Valley State Universitycar 192.5 mi
3h 30m$36–51Train, 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 59mTrain to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- 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
4h 41m$87–326Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- 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
4h 27m$102–436Train 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 Valley State Universitytaxi
4h 31m$197–256Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, drive
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Drive from Lansing-Airport-LAN to Grand Valley State Universitycar
5h 37m$55–280
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Grand Valley State University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Grand Valley State University is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Grand Valley State University 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 28m.
The distance between Naperville and Grand Valley State University is 219 miles. The road distance is 193.6 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Grand Valley State University without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Naperville to Grand Valley State University, including transfers.
Naperville to Grand Valley State University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
Naperville to Grand Valley State University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Grand Valley State University is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Naperville to Grand Valley State University.
There are 118+ hotels available in Grand Valley State University.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Grand Valley State University, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Naperville to Grand Valley State University via Chicago Union Station and Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station in around 6h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- 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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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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