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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    8h 18m
    $197–306

  2. Drive  342.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Grand Rapidscar car 342.3 mi
    5h 59m
    $63–91

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 18m

  4. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SPI - GRR
    6h 16m
    $63–351

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 23m

  6. Fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane SPI - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    4h 25m
    $139–437

Springfield to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) twice daily.

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