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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Ionia by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Ioniataxi taxi
    4h 51m
    $128–205

  2. Drive 209.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Ioniacar car 209.6 mi
    3h 36m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Ioniataxi taxi
    4h 51m
    $138–185

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    2. Take the taxi from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Ioniataxi taxi
    3h 6m
    $142–690

  5. Bus, taxi via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Acquest/28th to Ioniataxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $92–134

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    2. Take the taxi from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Ioniataxi taxi
    3h 32m
    $128–530

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    2. Take the taxi from Lansing-Airport-LAN to Ioniataxi taxi
    3h 35m
    $162–575

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Ioniataxi taxi
    3h 54m
    $242–355

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane ORD - AZO
    2. Drive from Kalamazoo-Airport-AZO to Ioniacar car
    4h 25m
    $44–284

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Drive from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Ioniacar car
    4h 36m
    $56–304

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 209.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ionia, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Ionia. However, you can take the train to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station then take the taxi to Ionia. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station then take the taxi to Ionia.

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