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

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There are 8 ways to get from Saint Charles to Grand Rapids by bus, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    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 31m
    $230–321

  2. Drive 210.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Charles to Grand Rapidscar car 210.6 mi
    3h 51m
    $39–56

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 30m
    $75–145

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    7h 1m
    $50–86

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    5h 10m
    $104–505

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

    1. Take the train from Geneva 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 Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    6h 14m
    $98–631

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    3. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    6h 14m
    $119–551

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 28m
    $103–144

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Geneva, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 28m.

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