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

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There are 6 ways to get from Palatine to Grand Rapids by train, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or subway

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    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
    3h 35m
    $216–280

  2. Drive  203.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palatine to Grand Rapidscar car 203.3 mi
    3h 38m
    $38–54

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 7m
    $103–159

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 7m

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

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    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 Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    5h 6m
    $40–264

  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    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 Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    5h 43m
    $56–365

Palatine to Grand Rapids by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Palatine to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 7m.

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