What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Kankakee?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Kankakee is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Kankakee?

The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Kankakee is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct train between Grand Rapids and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Kankakee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Grand Rapids to Kankakee?

The distance between Grand Rapids and Kankakee is 234 miles. The road distance is 202 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Rapids to Kankakee without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Grand Rapids to Kankakee?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Grand Rapids to Kankakee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Rapids to Kankakee train from?

Grand Rapids to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Kankakee?

Kankakee is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 12:40 PM in Grand Rapids and 11:40 AM in Kankakee.

Where does the Grand Rapids to Kankakee train arrive?

Grand Rapids to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Grand Rapids to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Kankakee is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Grand Rapids to Kankakee.

How do I get a train ticket from Grand Rapids to Kankakee?

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Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 12+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Grand Rapids to Kankakee - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 359 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
6h 19m
$52–119
Bus, line 359 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O to Homewood Metra Stationbus 359
4. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain
7h 51m
$32–70
Drive 200.8 mi
1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Kankakeecar 200.8 mi
3h 25m
$37–53
Taxi, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
4h 41m
$151–255

Grand Rapids to Kankakee by train (Amtrak)

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6h 19mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 232.2 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 19m.

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