There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Grand Rapids by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 38mDrive 276.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Grand Rapidscar 276.6 mi
4h 39m$46–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
7h 40m$166–258Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane CMI - GRR
6h 58m$67–346Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 47mTrain to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
6h 31m$284–369
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Champaign and Grand Rapids is 329 miles. The road distance is 278.3 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Champaign to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Champaign to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Grand Rapids is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $350 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 3:13 PM in Champaign and 4:13 PM in Grand Rapids.
Champaign to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Grand Rapids is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Champaign to Grand Rapids.
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