There are 8 ways to get from Calvin College to Chicago by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Calvin College to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
2h 19m$190–279Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus 1483
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
6h 16m$32–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
5h 24m$57–122Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 24m$67–97Drive 177.9 mi
- Drive from Calvin College to Chicagocar 177.9 mi
3h 4m$33–47Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Calvin College to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 2m$48–301Line 5 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Fuller/Bates to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
4h 25m$41–289Line 5 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Fuller/Bates to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
4h 17m$46–339
Calvin College to Chicago by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calvin College to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Calvin College to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $190 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Calvin College to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from MLK/Fuller and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Calvin College station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Calvin College and Chicago is 177 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.
The best way to get from Calvin College to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Calvin College to Chicago, including transfers.
Calvin College to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Calvin College to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Calvin College to Chicago is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Calvin College, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Fuller/Bates to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Fuller/Bates to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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More Questions & Answers
Calvin College to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Calvin College. It is currently 6:59 AM in Calvin College and 5:59 AM in Chicago.
Calvin College to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calvin College to Chicago is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Calvin College to Chicago.
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