There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) by subway, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
2h 24m$78–605Drive 180.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR)car 180.1 mi
3h 8m$33–48Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRRtaxi
3h 27m$212–305Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
5h 59m$60–120Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 59m$68–93Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
2h 51m$62–455Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago to Grand Rapids-GRR180.1 mi
3h 8m
Chicago to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) is to subway and fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $75 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR). However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Gerald R Ford Airport via Rapid Central Station and Kentwood Station - Woodland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Chicago and Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) is 148 miles. The road distance is 181.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR), including transfers.
Chicago to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 5h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $460 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Grand Rapids Airport (GRR), USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once a week. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago to Grand Rapids-GRR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:53 PM in Chicago and 2:53 PM in Grand Rapids Airport (GRR).
Chicago to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Chicago to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR).
There are 149+ hotels available in Grand Rapids Airport (GRR).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago and Grand Rapids Airport (GRR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.