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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Portage to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    8h 32m
    $112–236

  2. Drive 353.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portage to Grand Rapidscar car 353.8 mi
    5h 54m
    $65–94

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portage to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 32m
    $117–206

  4. Taxi to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Portage to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSN - GRR
    5h 54m
    $207–826

  5. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Portage to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    9h 33m
    $103–177

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

    1. Take the train from Portage to Glenview Amtrak 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
    6h 47m
    $245–383

Portage to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Portage, WI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Portage to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 32m.

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