Trains to Grand Rapids, MI
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in Grand Rapids: Vernon J. Ehlers Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Grand Rapids
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids to Lansing | United States | 94 km (59 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Grand Rapids to South Bend | United States | 150 km (93 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Grand Rapids to Ann Arbor | United States | 175 km (109 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Grand Rapids to Milwaukee | United States | 182 km (113 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Grand Rapids to Chicago | United States | 204 km (127 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Grand Rapids to Fort Wayne | United States | 209 km (130 mi) | about 2 h 49 min |
| Grand Rapids to Detroit | United States | 226 km (140 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
| Grand Rapids to Toledo | United States | 226 km (140 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
| Grand Rapids to Windsor | Canada | 229 km (142 mi) | about 3 h 6 min |
| Grand Rapids to Elgin | United States | 238 km (148 mi) | about 3 h 13 min |
| Grand Rapids to Naperville | United States | 242 km (150 mi) | about 3 h 17 min |
| Grand Rapids to Joliet | United States | 255 km (159 mi) | about 3 h 27 min |
| Grand Rapids to New York City | United States | 997 km (620 mi) | about 13 h 29 min |
| Grand Rapids to Toronto | Canada | 514 km (319 mi) | about 6 h 57 min |
| Grand Rapids to Brooklyn | United States | 1,004 km (624 mi) | about 13 h 35 min |
| Grand Rapids to Queens | United States | 1,012 km (629 mi) | about 13 h 41 min |
| Grand Rapids to Montréal | Canada | 1,002 km (623 mi) | about 13 h 33 min |
| Grand Rapids to Philadelphia | United States | 936 km (582 mi) | about 12 h 40 min |
| Grand Rapids to Manhattan | United States | 998 km (620 mi) | about 13 h 30 min |
| Grand Rapids to The Bronx | United States | 1,004 km (624 mi) | about 13 h 35 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Grand Rapids have?
Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.