There are 7 ways to get from Tinley Park to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 4m$63–129Drive 170.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tinley Park to Grand Rapidscar 170.4 mi
2h 58m$32–45Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 4m$68–99Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the train from Tinley Park to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
4h 6m$197–281Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
6h 18m$33–62Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus
5h 3m$81–607Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Take the train from Tinley Park to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus
5h 46m$71–465
Tinley Park to Grand Rapids by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tinley Park to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Tinley Park to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tinley Park to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Adams & S. Wacker and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Tinley Park to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Tinley Park and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Tinley Park and Grand Rapids is 202 miles. The road distance is 171.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tinley Park to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Tinley Park to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Tinley Park to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Tinley Park to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Tinley Park to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Tinley Park, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once a week. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- 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
- $60–450
- 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
- $60–450
- 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.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Tinley Park to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Tinley Park to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrich
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrich
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Tinley Park to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Tinley Park. It is currently 5:55 AM in Tinley Park and 6:55 AM in Grand Rapids.
Tinley Park to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tinley Park to Grand Rapids is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Tinley Park to Grand Rapids.
There are 159+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.







