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How to Travel from

Grand Rapids to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$624.19
Plane from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$560.50

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$292.99
Plane from Range Regional Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$229.29
Plane from Range Regional Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$292.99
Plane from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$292.99
Plane from Duluth International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$229.29

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$560.50
Plane from Duluth International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$394.90

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$535.02

Key Lime

Website:
keylimeair.com/
Plane from Muskegon to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$229.29

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$114.65
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$178.34

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$114.65
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$229.29

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$42.04–$140.12

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Grand Rapids to Hibbing
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.66–$48.41
Bus from Grand Rapids to Duluth
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.12–$82.80
Bus from Duluth to St.
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$89.17

Indian Trails

Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$29.30

The Rapid

Phone:
+1 616-456-7514
Website:
ridetherapid.org
Bus from Pew Campus Station to Kirkhof
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.01
Bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.01

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago is to drive which costs $30.43 - $45.65 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30.43 - $45.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Grand Rapids and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids, MI and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Rapids and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

The distance between Grand Rapids and Chicago is 284 km. The road distance is 283.4 km.

How do I travel from Grand Rapids to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $20.65 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

The train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station takes 4h 8m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Grand Rapids to Chicago bus from?

Grand Rapids to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grand Rapids, MI station.

Where do I catch the Grand Rapids to Chicago train from?

Grand Rapids to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.

Train or bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $20.65 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19.57 - $130.43 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Grand Rapids to Chicago bus arrive?

Grand Rapids to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo, MI station.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 14:13 in Grand Rapids and 13:13 in Chicago.

Where does the Grand Rapids to Chicago train arrive?

Grand Rapids to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Chicago is 283 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Grand Rapids to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

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Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1243+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $56.58 per night.
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