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How to get fromChicago OTC to Grand Rapidsby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago OTC to Grand Rapids by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus bus FlixBus 2552
    3h 57m
    $50–70

  2. Drive 177.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago OTC to Grand Rapidscar car 177.2 mi
    3h
    $33–47

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    4h 9m
    $55–120

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    3h 27m
    $182–275

  5. Bus via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 9m
    $65–95

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the subway from Washington/Wells to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    4h 43m
    $86–609

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    5h 6m
    $66–459

Chicago OTC to Grand Rapids by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Chicago OTC, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids once daily. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 4m.

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