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How to get fromNormal to Grand Valley State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Normal to Grand Valley State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 47m
    $124–228

  2. Drive 271.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Normal to Grand Valley State Universitycar car 271.9 mi
    4h 42m
    $50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    11h 56m
    $81–144

  4. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BMI - GRR
    5h 2m
    $141–711

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    10h 6m
    $111–198

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    5h 8m
    $174–879

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    5h 55m
    $146–688

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    3. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Valley State Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 48m
    $151–288

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Grand Valley State University, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Grand Valley State University via Chicago Union Station and Holland Amtrak Station in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington to Grand Valley State University via Chicago Bus Station, South Haven, South Haven Potatoes Plus, Greyhound Grand Rapids, Rapid Central Station, and Meijer - Standale in around 11h 56m.

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