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How to get fromNorthwestern University to Grand Rapidsby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Northwestern University to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 13m
    $60–128

  2. Drive 189.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northwestern University to Grand Rapidscar car 189.7 mi
    3h 22m
    $35–50

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 41m
    $62–98

  4. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    3. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    4h 3m
    $194–280

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus 1483
    6h 45m
    $36–69

  6. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    5h 43m
    $68–464

  7. Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    4. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    5h 25m
    $84–614

Northwestern University to Grand Rapids by foot, subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once a week. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 4h 4m.

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