Book your tickets on Amtrak's Web site (see Resources) or by calling (800) USA-RAIL.
Browse through weekly rate specials and seasonal discounts on ticket fares for your trip from Detroit to Grand Rapids. Amtrak offers weekly discounts and various monthly discounts on all train travel throughout the year.
Prepare to spend at least 4 hours on the train to Grand Rapids. There are 2 routes for the trip from Detroit to Grand Rapids. The first stops in Kalamazoo with about 3 hours of wait time for the connecting train to Grand Rapids. The second route travels to Chicago with a wait time of almost 5 hours until the connecting train to Grand Rapids arrives with a total travel time of 10 hours not including wait time in Chicago.
Avoid fare increases and book your train travel to Grand Rapids as far in advance as possible. Tickets can be purchased up to 11 months in advance of your trip.
Expect to spend at least 4 hours on the train with a considerable amount of layover time at the station waiting for the connecting train to Grand Rapids. To pass the time, consider taking along your cd player, MP3 player or laptop to occupy the time. Remember to bring headphones as Amtrak requires the use of headphones with such devices and asks that the volume levels are kept to a minimum.
Speak with the Conductor of Onboard Services if you wish to purchase a seating upgrade from Coach Class to First or Business Class seating once on board the train. You may upgrade your seating arrangement if there is seating space left unsold.
