There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Grand Bend by train, car, bus (Amtrak), plane, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Port Huron Stationtrain Blue Water
- Drive from Port Huron Station to Grand Bendcar
7h 45m$135–285Drive 609.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Grand Bendcar 609.6 km
6h 36m$122–176Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Port Huron Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Lambton Mall to Welcome Centrebus Route 1 - Sarnia to Grand Bend
9h 35m$160–226Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Port Huron Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Lambton Mall to Welcome Centrebus
8h 43m$137–524Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Port Huron Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from Lambton Mall to Welcome Centrebus Route 1 - Sarnia to Grand Bend
9h 35m$130–278Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, shuttle, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take a shuttle bus from Detroit Airport to Days Inn by Wyndham London
- Take the bus from Fanshawe Park Rd E - London Transit stop 705 to Welcome Centrebus
9h 38m$260–800Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, shuttle, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take a shuttle bus from Detroit Airport to Days Inn by Wyndham London
- Take the bus from Fanshawe Park Rd E - London Transit stop 705 to Welcome Centrebus
10h 12m$260–1,100Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane ORD - YYZ
- Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Days Inn by Wyndham London
- Take the bus from Fanshawe Park Rd E - London Transit stop 705 to Welcome Centrebus
10h 17m$555–1,615
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Grand Bend is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Grand Bend is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs $120 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Grand Bend. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Welcome Centre via Lambton Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Chicago and Grand Bend is 590 km. The road distance is 609.6 km.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Chicago to Grand Bend, including transfers.
Chicago to Grand Bend bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Grand Bend bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Port Huron Station.
Grand Bend is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:25 PM in Chicago and 5:25 PM in Grand Bend.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Grand Bend is 610 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Chicago to Grand Bend.
There are 30+ hotels available in Grand Bend.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Grand Bend, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Welcome Centre via Port Huron Station and Lambton Mall in around 9h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Website
- Amtrak
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