There are 8 ways to get from Woodstock to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Woodstock to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 45m$60–131Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Woodstock to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
7h 17m$40–72Drive 232 mi
- Drive from Woodstock to Grand Rapidscar 232 mi
4h 12m$43–62Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the train from Woodstock to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
4h 14m$198–282Bus
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 605
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 21m$72–107Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Woodstock to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
5h 54m$67–446Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Woodstock to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
6h 29m$83–567Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Woodstock to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
6h 57m$87–512
Woodstock to Grand Rapids by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woodstock to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Woodstock to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Woodstock station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake Metra Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Woodstock to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Woodstock and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Woodstock and Grand Rapids is 230 miles. The road distance is 233.4 miles.
The best way to get from Woodstock to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Woodstock to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Woodstock to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.
Woodstock to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, depart from Woodstock station.
The best way to get from Woodstock to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Woodstock, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Woodstock to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Woodstock to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake Metra Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 21m.
- 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
- $55–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- 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
- $55–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Woodstock to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Woodstock to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Woodstock to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Woodstock to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Woodstock to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Woodstock to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Amtrak
- 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
Woodstock to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Woodstock. It is currently 11:39 AM in Woodstock and 12:39 PM in Grand Rapids.
Woodstock to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woodstock to Grand Rapids is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Woodstock to Grand Rapids.
There are 148+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.







