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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 17m
    $71–154

  2. Drive 215.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plano to Grand Rapidscar car 215.2 mi
    3h 58m
    $40–57

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 17m
    $76–124

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

    1. Take the train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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
    4h 46m
    $208–309

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

    1. Take the train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash 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
    6h
    $100–646

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

    1. Take the train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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 Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    6h 25m
    $82–493

Plano to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Plano Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 17m.

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