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

• 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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