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How to get fromSpringfield to Grand Rapidsby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, taxi or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    8h 18m
    $77–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    9h 5m
    $48–92

  3. Drive 342.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Grand Rapidscar car 342.3 mi
    5h 58m
    $63–91

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

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SPI - GRR
    6h 18m
    $113–721

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DEC - GRR
    6h 31m
    $216–842

  6. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane SPI - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    7h 26m
    $65–344

  7. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane SPI - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    10h 54m
    $124–382

Springfield to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Chicago, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 9h 5m.

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