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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    5h 50m
    $52–118

  2. Bus via South Haven

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 20
    6h 42m
    $35–62

  3. Drive  194.1 mi

    1. Drive from Winnetka to Grand Rapidscar car 194.1 mi
    3h 28m
    $36–52

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

    1. Take the train from Winnetka to Clybourntrain 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 5m
    $197–281

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 49m
    $60–91

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

    1. Take the train from Winnetka 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
    5h 34m
    $85–614

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

    1. Take the train from Winnetka to Clybourntrain 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
    5h 43m
    $66–445

Winnetka to Grand Rapids by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Winnetka, 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 $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winnetka to Grand Rapids via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and South Haven in around 6h 42m.

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