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

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There are 7 ways to get from West Chicago to Grand Rapids by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus bus FlixBus 2552
    6h 3m

  2. Drive 205.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Chicago to Grand Rapidscar car 205.2 mi
    3h 42m
    $38–55

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from West Chicago 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 16m
    $63–129

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

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain 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 38m
    $187–281

  5. Train, bus via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 16m
    $73–104

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

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain 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 18m
    $71–465

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

    1. Take the train from West Chicago 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
    $91–615

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from West Chicago to Grand Rapids.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 212.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from West Chicago to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 16m.

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