There are 6 ways to get from Plainfield to Grand Rapids by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Stationbus 755
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 34m$53–125Drive 196.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plainfield to Grand Rapidscar 196.7 mi
3h 30m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Stationbus 755
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 34m$63–95Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvdbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
5h 5m$196–280Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Monroe St & Wabash Avebus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
6h 21m$80–564Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvdbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
6h 45m$65–444
Plainfield to Grand Rapids by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Plainfield to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Plainfield to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Plainfield Park-n-Ride and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Plainfield and Grand Rapids is 217 miles. The road distance is 197.9 miles.
The best way to get from Plainfield to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 34m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Plainfield to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Plainfield to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Plainfield Park-n-Ride station.
Plainfield to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Union Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Plainfield. It is currently 12:37 AM in Plainfield and 1:37 AM in Grand Rapids.
Yes, the driving distance between Plainfield to Grand Rapids is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Plainfield to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Plainfield, Will County, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Union Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- 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
- $55–430
- 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
- $55–430
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
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
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–5
Bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–5
Bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–5
Bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Monroe St & Wabash Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–6
Bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–5
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
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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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