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How to get fromChicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Rapidsby plane, bus, subway, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, subway, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    2h 54m
    $75–529

  2. Drive 177 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Rapidscar car 177 mi
    3h 5m
    $33–47

  3. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    3. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    3h 47m
    $194–280

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    5h 51m
    $56–128

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus 1483
    6h 20m
    $36–69

  6. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    5h 27m
    $64–444

  7. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 25m
    $65–96

  8. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Grand Rapidsrideshare rideshare 177 mi
    3h 5m

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Grand Rapids by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Midway to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Washington/Wabash, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 6h 20m.

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