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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, taxi or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    8h 3m
    $80–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    9h 20m
    $47–94

  3. Drive 346 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Springfieldcar car 346 mi
    5h 54m
    $64–92

  4. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane GRR - SPI
    6h 5m
    $88–501

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane GRR - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    6h 36m
    $184–624

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    7h 24m
    $86–352

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane MKG - SPI
    8h 45m
    $121–318

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    8h 5m
    $182–475

Grand Rapids to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via South Haven Potatoes Plus, South Haven, and Chicago in around 9h 20m.

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