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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 StationtrainPere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    8h 3m
    $66–429

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to ChicagobusFlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    8h 15m
    $57–166

  3. Drive 346.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Springfieldcar346.1 mi
    5h 50m
    $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)planeGRR - SPI
    6h 23m
    $118–671

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

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeGRR - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    6h 51m
    $184–604

  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
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeORD - SPI
    7h 19m
    $105–461

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

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeMKG - SPI
    4h 46m
    $141–438

  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
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    7h 57m
    $181–484

Grand Rapids to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest 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 Grand Rapids to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago in around 8h 15m.

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