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About Amtrak Pere Marquette
The Pere Marquette is an Amtrak train line that traverses 176 miles of Michigan's West Coast. The Pere Marquette line runs from Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Chicago, Illinois, with four stops on the way. It takes about four hours for a complete trip on the route. There has been a Pere Marquette train on this route since 1900; several different companies owned and operated the trains through the years, but Amtrak has run the line since 1984. The train is named for a French explorer of the Great Lakes region.
Passengers can choose from two seat options, the standard Coach Class and the more luxurious Business Class. Ticket prices range from SEK 58.94 to SEK 1,267.26 on the Pere Marquette. Each train includes free onboard WiFi, a cafe car, and a baggage train. Of course, the astounding views of Lake Michigan along the way are complimentary.
Amtrak's Pere Marquette line has been an official Wanderu partner since 2015, so you can book your trip with confidence, knowing that you will always find the cheapest Pere Marquette train tickets by searching on Wanderu.
Contact Amtrak Pere Marquette
- Phone number:
- 1 (800) 872-7245
- Online support:
- Amtrak Pere Marquette website
Amtrak Pere Marquette Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Toilet
- Extra legroom
- Loyalty rewards
- Power outlets
- Snacks
- Wifi
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Amtrak Pere Marquette train coverage
- Daily Trips
- 6
- stations
- 5
- cities
- 5
- countries
- 1
- United States
What travelers are saying about Amtrak Pere Marquette
Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Amtrak Pere Marquette had to say about their travel experience.
Traveling During COVID-19
“They took COVID safety precautions seriously.”
94%
Onboard Experience
“The WiFi actually worked for the entire trip”
69%“I’ll travel with them again just for the staff!”
86%“Really cheap tickets and really good service.”
93%“The train got there on time.”
95%“Seats were really comfy and spacious”
93%“The train was almost suspiciously clean”
98%
Amtrak Pere Marquette reviews from Wanderu customers
Overall review score for Amtrak Pere Marquette Based on 122 reviews
4.8
Ratings (Out of 5)
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Amtrak Pere Marquette passenger reviews
Pros Just was a good first experience Cons Uhhh just more instructions
Pros The train left on time from St. Joseph, Michigan bound for Chicago, Illinois. The staff were helpful. We arrived a few minutes early to Union Station. I highly recommend the rail route for travel to and fro Chicago. Very pleasant trip and easy.
Cons If seats could tilt back a little.
Pros Didn’t have to drive, awesome scenery Cons Seats are hard Tips Arrive early
Pros Love traveling by train!
Pros Mirar el panorama Cons Que fueran gratis las bebidas Tips Que haiga respeto y responsabilidad en el trayecto del tren grasias
Pros We typically would be driving to St. Joseph, but are carless for the time being so we checked out the Amtrak. It worked great. An easy ride, not overly crowded, very helpful train staff telling us in advance to get ready to depart and which car to be on as we left the Chicago station. Went very smoothly. Tips It can get a little tricky in the train station so definitely get there about 20 to 30 minutes early. Then you can settle in and not have to stress about which Train Track etc.
Pros comfortable, safe, friendly Cons fares Tips very punctual trains. Be on time at the station. Excellent services / helpful personnel
Pros Ease of travel, helpfulness of staff. Cons Rest room I in the coach car needed cleaning
Pros Everything was perfectly on time, stations were clean and maintained
Pros very clean Cons n/a Tips bring a neck pillow
Pros Comfortable and Excellent. Cons Keep the good work going
Pros Comfortable, staff is very friendly, great way to travel. Lots of space for luggage.
Pros nice and smooth trip with friendly staff
Pros Ease and efficiency of booking online Convenient way to travel to Chicago Cons Arm rests between seats Foot rests
Pros Quiet and restful. Food car was great. Very pleasant trip Cons Curtains on windows and it was very cold on train. We all kept our coats on. Check outlets more often mine didn't work. Tips Always use amyrak. We need to go back to train service for all over America. If we had more trains in my state of Michigan more people could work in other areas because they could take the train. Will probably take my next vacation as a train vacation. Thank you
Pros Being on the train is really fun! The staff was helpful. Cons The Chicago Union Station experience was terrible. There were barely any signs telling riders where to go or how to check bags.
Pros It was fast and on time Cons No wifi
Pros I like that it was on time. They left right on time and we arrived right on time. Cons I'm not sure if there was working WiFi on board; I used my personal hot spot.
Pros The helpfulness of the conductor to help me figure out what to do once in Chicago. He also told me about the Metropolitan lounge.
Amtrak Pere Marquette Routes & Network
Amtrak Pere Marquette’s train network features 17 train routes that connect 5 cities serving 5 stations. On average, Amtrak Pere Marquette performs about 6 train trips every day. The top cities to which Amtrak Pere Marquette offers the highest number of daily train service include Chicago and Grand Rapids.
| City | Daily Trips | Earliest train | Latest train |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 3 | 6:00 AM | 8:10 AM |
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 6:49 AM | 10:33 PM |
| Holland | 1 | 6:00 AM | 9:50 PM |
| St Joseph | 1 | 6:00 AM | 6:30 PM |
| Bangor | 2 | 6:00 AM | 9:14 PM |
Most popular Amtrak Pere Marquette routes
The train from Grand Rapids to Chicago is Amtrak Pere Marquette’s most popular route. Trips from Chicago to Holland and Chicago to St Joseph are also highly popular.
| Route | Daily Trips | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids – Chicago | 1 | 4 hr, 8 min | SEK 324 |
| Chicago – Holland | 1 | 3 hr, 1 min | SEK 314 |
| Chicago – St Joseph | 1 | 1 hr, 43 min | SEK 196 |
| Chicago – Bangor | 1 | 2 hr, 19 min | SEK 305 |
| Holland – Grand Rapids | 2 | 8 hr, 1 min | SEK 59 |
| Grand Rapids – St Joseph | 2 | 8 hr, 41 min | SEK 157 |
| Bangor – Grand Rapids | 2 | 8 hr, 53 min | SEK 108 |
| Bangor – Holland | 2 | 5 hr, 27 min | SEK 79 |
Amtrak Pere Marquette Cancellation Policy
All Amtrak Pere Marquette tickets can be cancelled for a full refund within the first 24 hours after purchase. If more than 24 hours have passed, the cancellation policy and change fee structure for Amtrak bookings depend on the type of fare you purchased:
Saver Fare tickets: A 25% fee applies for any changes. If you cancel the trip, you will receive an eVoucher worth 75% of the original ticket price.
Value Fare tickets: No change fees and fully refundable up to 15 or more days before departure. If cancelled less than 14 days before departure, a 25% cancellation fee applies.
Flexible, Business and Premium Fare tickets: No change fees and fully refundable if cancelled or changed before departure.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable after the train has departed, so be sure to make your updates as soon as possible if your travel plans change.
If your Amtrak Pere Marquette ticket is eligible for change or cancellation, you can do that by calling Amtrak’s customer service phone number at 1 (800) 872-7245. To cancel or change your booking online, simply go to www.amtrak.com and click on the “Modify Trip” tab in the upper right corner.
Wanderu also offers an affordable trip protection option by Allianz Global Assistance that you can purchase when booking your tickets. In addition to 24-hour assistance during your trip and coverage for lost or damaged baggage, trip protection can help you get your money back in case you need to cancel or change your trip. You can file a claim to have any Amtrak change or cancellation fees reimbursed if you cannot travel due to covered reasons such as illness, extreme weather, or required work shifts.
Amtrak Pere Marquette Baggage Policy
Carry-On Baggage
One (1) personal item – max. weight: 25 lbs (12 kg), max. dimensions: 14 x 11 x 7 in (35 x 28 x 18 cm)
Two (2) carry-on items – max. weight: 50 lbs (23 kg), max. dimensions: 28 x 22 x 14 in (71 x 56 x 35 cm)
Additional Carry-On Rules:
Strollers and car seats do not count toward the carry-on limit.
Overweight bags must be repacked so they are under 50 lbs. Boxes may be purchased at staffed stations to aid in repacking.
A $20 excess baggage fee will be charged for each carry-on and personal item above the quantity and size limits. A maximum of two excess bags are permitted per passenger.
Checked Baggage
Two (2) items for free – max. weight: 50 lbs (23 kg), max. dimensions: 75 in / 191 cm (length + width + height)
Up to two (2) additional items: $20 fee per item
Oversized baggage (76-100 inches total): $20 fee per item
Not all Amtrak Pere Marquette routes offer checked baggage service. Check ahead before traveling.
Additional Checked Baggage Rules:
Your luggage should be checked at least 45 minutes before the train departs.
ID tags are required for all luggage.
All luggage must be in containers that are suitable for transport (storage tubs and plastic bags are not allowed).
Special Items
Bicycles up to 50 lbs (23 kg) may be checked for $20.
Folding bikes (max 34 x 15.5 x 48 inches / 86 x 39 x 122 cm) can be carried on board for free.
Skis & snowboards count as checked baggage if under 50 lbs (23 kg) and 75 linear inches (191 cm).
Wheelchairs, walkers, and CPAP machines can be brought onboard for free.
For more information, check out Amtrak's Baggage Policy page.
Amtrak Pere Marquette Train Guide & FAQs
Yes, Amtrak Pere Marquette offers WiFi on their trains. Although most trips with Amtrak Pere Marquette will have WiFi as advertised, some trains might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a movie just to play it safe. Amtrak Pere Marquette WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge watch your favorite show.
Yes, there are power outlets onboard Amtrak Pere Marquette trains. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbor might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power outlets, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a USB power adapter that typically comes with most phones and tablets.
Since Amtrak Pere Marquette might sometimes use replacement train vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend bringing a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.
On a typical day, Amtrak Pere Marquette has 6 scheduled train trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.
No, Amtrak Pere Marquette does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.
Yes, Amtrak Pere Marquette requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the train. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.
Yes, there are bathrooms on Amtrak Pere Marquette trains. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.
Amtrak Pere Marquette provides snacks to satisfy your hunger during your travels. Be sure to pack a credit card and some cash in case you get hungry.
Amtrak Pere Marquette does not require a printed ticket to board the train. Instead, an eTicket is sent to you via email when you make your reservation. You can use your smartphone to show this eTicket to the ticketing agent as you board.
Amtrak Pere Marquette goes the extra distance to deliver premium features to its customers.
Do you find yourself squished in a regular seat or just love having extra room to sprawl out? Well you’re in luck as Amtrak Pere Marquette offers extra legroom seating. Since there is no standard of what extra legroom is, the extra space you get may vary between train lines, but getting extra is always good.
Yes, Amtrak Pere Marquette allows minors 13-16 years of age to travel unaccompanied, with restrictions. Children aged 12 and under must travel with another person who is at least 18 years old.
Tickets for unaccompanied minors cannot be booked online and must be booked by calling Amtrak at +1 (800) 872-7245.
Cheap Amtrak Pere Marquette tickets recently found on Wanderu
With 6 trips per day on Amtrak Pere Marquette, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter, and Amtrak Pere Marquette tickets start at just SEK 58.94. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users.
- Holland – Grand Rapids
Travel date Oct 30, 2026
Lowest price SEK 59
- Grand Rapids – St Joseph
Travel date Nov 2, 2026
Lowest price SEK 157
- Bangor – Holland
Travel date Oct 31, 2026
Lowest price SEK 79
- Bangor – Grand Rapids
Travel date Oct 31, 2026
Lowest price SEK 108
- Chicago – Holland
Travel date Nov 4, 2026
Lowest price SEK 314
- Chicago – St Joseph
Travel date Oct 30, 2026
Lowest price SEK 196
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