The train between Grand Rapids and Chicago takes 4h 8m. There is at least one train per day from Grand Rapids to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Grand Rapids and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grand Rapids is at 6:00 AM which arrives into Chicago at 9:08 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Rapids station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 8m.
Grand Rapids to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Grand Rapids and Chicago is 201.2 km. The road distance is 284 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 8m.