There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids Charter Township by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), subway, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
4h 55m$58–118Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
5h 25m$33–61Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 57m$66–91Drive 183.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Grand Rapids Charter Townshipcar 183.3 mi
3h 5m$34–49Fly 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 Charter Townshiptaxi
3h 19m$198–285Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus, line 15 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
- Take the bus from Ottawa/Oakes to Celebration Villagebus
5h 14m$84–611Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus, line 15 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
- Take the bus from Ottawa/Oakes to Celebration Villagebus
5h 40m$68–461
Chicago to Grand Rapids Charter Township by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids Charter Township is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids Charter Township is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Grand Rapids Charter Township. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Celebration Village via Rapid Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Grand Rapids Charter Township 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 4h 55m.
The distance between Chicago and Grand Rapids Charter Township is 184 miles. The road distance is 184.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids Charter Township without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids Charter Township, including transfers.
Chicago to Grand Rapids Charter Township bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Grand Rapids Charter Township train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids Charter Township is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI, 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
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
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavez
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Ottawa/Oakes to Celebration Village
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavez
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Ottawa/Oakes to Celebration Village
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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 Charter Township bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Chicago to Grand Rapids Charter Township train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Grand Rapids Charter Township is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Chicago to Grand Rapids Charter Township.
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