The Pere Marquette Amtrak route travels between Chicago and Grand Rapids daily. There is non-stop service from Chicago to Saint Joseph, which has Lake Michigan beaches, and a stop in charming Holland, making this route great for a vacation getaway. Amenities include a café, WiFi, coach seats and business class car.
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Schedule Highlights
- Trains depart Chicago early evening.
- Trains depart Grand Rapids early in the morning.
- Travel time between Chicago and Saint Joseph is about two hours.
- Travel time between Chicago and Grand Rapids is about four hours.
- Chicago is on Central Time while the other stations on the route are on Eastern.
View latest schedules and timetables on Amtrak.com.
Stations
Explore the full list of Pere Marquette train stations in route order. Click the station names to view amenities and additional details on the Amtrak website.
- Chicago, IL – Union Station (CHI)
- St. Joseph-Benton Harbor, MI (SJM)
- Bangor, MI (BAM)
- Holland, MI (HOM)
- Grand Rapids, MI – Vernon J. Ehlers Station (GRR)
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