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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Toledo to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    4h 31m
    $128–223

  2. Drive 232.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Grand Rapidscar car 232.5 mi
    4h 8m
    $43–62

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 44m
    $116–198

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    2. Take the bus from McNamara Ground Transportation Center to Franklin Park Toledobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Franklin Park Toledo to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    5h 20m
    $226–573

  5. Bus via Chicago Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0164
    6h 36m
    $55–143

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    2. Take the bus from McNamara Ground Transportation Center to Franklin Park Toledobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Franklin Park Toledo to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    5h 50m
    $226–763

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane ORD - FWA
    2. Take the bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Toledo Bus Stop to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    6h 37m
    $126–419

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MDW - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Toledo Bus Stop to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $156–657

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 257.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, OH, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledo twice a week. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 3h 58m.

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