There are 7 ways to get from Naval Station Great Lakes to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 37m$63–129Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
7h 8m$38–70Drive 212.5 mi
- Drive from Naval Station Great Lakes to Grand Rapidscar 212.5 mi
3h 43m$39–56Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the train from Great Lakes to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
4h 51m$198–282Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 19m$69–101Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Take the train from Great Lakes 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 21m$86–615Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Take the train from Great Lakes to Clybourntrain
- 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 Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus
6h 31m$72–466
Naval Station Great Lakes to Grand Rapids by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naval Station Great Lakes to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Naval Station Great Lakes to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Naval Station Great Lakes station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Highland Park Metra Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Naval Station Great Lakes to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Great Lakes and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Naval Station Great Lakes and Grand Rapids is 211 miles. The road distance is 213.7 miles.
The best way to get from Naval Station Great Lakes to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Naval Station Great Lakes to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Naval Station Great Lakes to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Naval Station Great Lakes to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, depart from Great Lakes station.
The best way to get from Naval Station Great Lakes to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Naval Station Great Lakes, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Naval Station Great Lakes to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Great Lakes, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once a week. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- 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
- 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
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Great Lakes to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Great Lakes to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
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
- 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
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
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Naval Station Great Lakes to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Naval Station Great Lakes to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naval Station Great Lakes to Grand Rapids is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Naval Station Great Lakes to Grand Rapids.
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