There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Grand Valley State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
4h 24m$128–190Drive 170 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Grand Valley State Universitycar 170 mi
2h 57m$31–45Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 55mSubway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- 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 57m$98–420Fly 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
3h 21m$82–320Fly 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 Valley State Universitytaxi
3h 12m$192–250Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Drive from Lansing-Airport-LAN to Grand Valley State Universitycar
4h 17m$50–274
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Grand Valley State University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Grand Valley State University is to subway and fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $95 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Grand Valley State University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Meijer - Standale via Rapid Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Grand Valley State University 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 24m.
The distance between Chicago and Grand Valley State University is 191 miles. The road distance is 171 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Grand Valley State University without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Chicago to Grand Valley State University, including transfers.
Chicago to Grand Valley State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Grand Valley State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Grand Valley State University is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $320 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Grand Valley State University, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–150 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, and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- 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
- $30–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
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
- $95–150
- 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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Grand Valley State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Chicago to Grand Valley State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Grand Valley State University is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Chicago to Grand Valley State University.
There are 155+ hotels available in Grand Valley State University.