There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Kentwood by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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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 35m$98–629Drive 175.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Kentwoodcar 175.3 mi
3h$32–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
4h 47m$60–117Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 48m$70–97Fly 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 2m$82–469Fly 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 Kentwoodtaxi
3h 25m$198–295Bus via South Haven
- 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 14m$32–59
Chicago to Kentwood by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Kentwood is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Kentwood is to subway and fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $95 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Kentwood. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Eastern/52nd via Rapid Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Kentwood 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 47m.
The distance between Chicago and Kentwood is 155 miles. The road distance is 176.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kentwood without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Chicago to Kentwood, including transfers.
Chicago to Kentwood bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Kentwood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kentwood is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 4h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $470 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kentwood, 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 $65–100 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 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- 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
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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 Kentwood bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Kentwood is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:13 AM in Chicago and 5:13 AM in Kentwood.
Chicago to Kentwood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Kentwood is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Chicago to Kentwood.
There are 149+ hotels available in Kentwood.










