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How to Travel from

Grand Rapids to Evanston

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$532.61
Plane from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$478.26

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$260.87

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$478.26

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$402.17

Key Lime

Website:
keylimeair.com/
Plane from Muskegon to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$195.65

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$97.83

Metra

Phone:
+1 312-322-6777
Website:
metra.com
Train from Clybourn to Evanston
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.43–$0.98

Chicago Transit (CTA)

Phone:
+1 888-968-7282
Website:
transitchicago.com/
Train from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempster
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.39–$5.00

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$97.83

Indian Trails

Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$25.00

The Rapid

Phone:
+1 616-456-7514
Website:
ridetherapid.org
Bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.73
Bus from Pew Campus Station to Kirkhof
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.73

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Evanston is to drive which costs $33.70 - $48.91 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Evanston is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $33.70 - $48.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Grand Rapids and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids, MI and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Jefferson & Harrison and State & Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Rapids and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Grand Rapids to Evanston?

The distance between Grand Rapids and Evanston is 303 km. The road distance is 303.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $22.83 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Grand Rapids to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Rapids to Evanston bus from?

Grand Rapids to Evanston bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grand Rapids, MI station.

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

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

Train or bus from Grand Rapids to Evanston?

The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Evanston is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $22.83 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23.91 - $130.43 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Grand Rapids to Evanston bus arrive?

Grand Rapids to Evanston bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo, MI station.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Evanston?

Evanston is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 05:27 in Grand Rapids and 04:27 in Evanston.

Where does the Grand Rapids to Evanston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Grand Rapids to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Evanston is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Grand Rapids to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1177+ hotels available in Evanston. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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