The Pere Marquette connects Chicago, IL and Grand Rapids, MI over a 176-mile route operated by Amtrak (MDOT), calling at 6 stations across 3 states.
Quick Facts
- Operator
- Amtrak (MDOT)
- Service type
- State-Supported Corridor
- Endpoints
- Chicago ↔ Grand Rapids
- Distance
- 176 mi
- Frequency
- Daily
- Stations
- 6
- States served
- 3 (IL, IN, MI)
- Typical fare range
- $25 – $49
Route guide
The Pere Marquette is a state-supported corridor service operated by Amtrak (MDOT). Trains run Daily over 176 miles of mainline track between Chicago Union Station and Grand Rapids, calling at 6 intermediate and terminal stations across 3 states.
What to watch for: Lake Michigan dunes near St. Joseph; tulip country approaching Holland.
History & service notes
Inaugurated by Amtrak in 1984 over former Chesapeake & Ohio (Pere Marquette Railway) tracks.
Equipment
Typical consist on the Pere Marquette includes horizon and Amfleet coaches, Charger locomotive. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.
Stops along the route
Stations are listed in geographical order from Chicago to Grand Rapids. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.
- Chicago Union Station — Chicago, IL
- Hammond–Whiting — Hammond, IN
- St. Joseph–Benton Harbor — St. Joseph, MI
- Bangor, MI — Bangor, MI
- Holland — Holland, MI
- Grand Rapids — Grand Rapids, MI
Sample fares & travel times
Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.
| From | To | Distance | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Hammond | 35 mi | 52m | $13 – $25 |
| Hammond | St. Joseph | 35 mi | 52m | $13 – $25 |
| St. Joseph | Bangor | 35 mi | 52m | $13 – $25 |
| Bangor | Holland | 35 mi | 52m | $13 – $25 |
| Holland | Grand Rapids | 35 mi | 52m | $13 – $25 |
| Hammond | Grand Rapids | 141 mi | 2h 59m | $22 – $43 |
| Chicago | St. Joseph | 70 mi | 1h 34m | $16 – $31 |
| St. Joseph | Grand Rapids | 106 mi | 2h 17m | $19 – $37 |
| Chicago | Bangor | 106 mi | 2h 17m | $19 – $37 |
| Bangor | Grand Rapids | 70 mi | 1h 34m | $16 – $31 |
| Chicago | Holland | 141 mi | 2h 59m | $22 – $43 |
| Hammond | Holland | 106 mi | 2h 17m | $19 – $37 |
| Chicago | Grand Rapids | 176 mi | 3h 41m | $25 – $49 |
Connections & transfers
Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From Chicago, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Grand Rapids. The corridor passes through cities including Chicago, Hammond, and Grand Rapids, each with its own onward service map.