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Trains from Cleveland to Grand Rapids

🚂 If you're looking to travel from Cleveland to Grand Rapids by train, you'll need to make a transfer at Chicago Union Station. The journey, operated by Amtrak, takes approximately 11 hours and 50 minutes in total. 🚊 Route 1 offers a 19-hour and 31-minute train trip covering a distance of 517 miles. The first leg involves a 7-hour and 9-minute ride on the Lake Shore Limited from Cleveland to Chicago Union Station, followed by a 4-hour and 4-minute train ride on the Pere Marquette to Grand Rapids Station. 🚌 Alternatively, Route 2 provides a quicker option at 9 hours and 11 minutes, spanning 349 miles with a bus transfer in Detroit. You'll first take a 4-hour and 20-minute bus journey with Greyhound from Cleveland to Detroit Bus Station, then a 3-hour bus ride to Grand Rapids Bus Stop.

Where to stay in Grand Rapids

There are over 69 hotels to stay in Grand Rapids. Prices range from $45 per night.

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  • There is no direct train service from Cleveland to Grand Rapids. However, travelers can take a route that involves transferring at Chicago Union Station. The train services for this route are operated by Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11 hours and 50 minutes. Prices for the train ticket between Cleveland and Grand Rapids can range from $21 to $235.
  • The fastest train option between Cleveland and Grand Rapids requires a route with transfers. The journey involves taking the Lake Shore Limited train departing from Cleveland to Chicago Union Station, followed by the Pere Marquette train to Grand Rapids. This route typically takes about 11 hours and 50 minutes to complete. While there are no direct trains available, this connection offers the quickest travel time between the two cities by train.
  • Trains traveling from Cleveland to Grand Rapids operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland station. Cleveland station serves as the main departure point for passengers embarking on this train journey. Travelers can board the train at Cleveland station to begin their trip to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station. This station provides the starting point for the train services connecting these two cities.
  • There are no direct trains between Cleveland and Grand Rapids. However, there are train services operated by Amtrak that involve transferring at Chicago Union Station before arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station. The journey from Cleveland to Grand Rapids by train, including transfers, takes approximately 11 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers have the option to choose from different routes, including those with transfers at Chicago or buses via Detroit, provided by Amtrak and Greyhound, respectively.
  • The train services from Cleveland to Grand Rapids operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station. This station serves as the final destination for the train route between the two cities. Travelers will disembark at the Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station upon completing the rail journey.
  • The first train of the day to travel from Cleveland to Grand Rapids involves taking the Lake Shore Limited service departing from Cleveland and arriving at Chicago Union Station. The journey from Cleveland to Chicago typically takes about 7 hours and 9 minutes. From Chicago, travelers can then board the Pere Marquette train towards Grand Rapids Station, which takes about 4 hours and 4 minutes. The last train option of the day for this route would be the final departure time of the Pere Marquette service to Grand Rapids from Chicago Union Station.
  • There are no direct train trips each day between Cleveland and Grand Rapids. Travelers would need to take a route that involves transferring at Chicago Union Station. The journey from Cleveland to Grand Rapids, including transfers, takes approximately 11 hours and 50 minutes. Train services for this route are operated by Amtrak.
  • There is no direct train route between Cleveland and Grand Rapids. Travelers must take a route that involves transferring at Chicago Union Station to reach Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, typically takes around 11 hours and 50 minutes. Train services for this route are operated by Amtrak.
  • The cost of a train ticket from Cleveland to Grand Rapids can vary between $21 and $235. The price range depends on factors such as the class of service chosen, time of booking, and availability of discounts. Passengers can select from different fare options to suit their budget and travel preferences when booking their train journey.

Will you be returning to Cleveland by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Grand Rapids to Cleveland

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