There are 7 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) by train, plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
3h 37m$63–442Drive 227.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Crystal Lake to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR)car 227.4 mi
4h 7m$42–60Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRRtaxi
4h 14m$218–312Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Crystal Lake to Chicago Union Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
7h$203–300Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Crystal Lake to Chicago Union Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h$213–270Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
4h 13m$78–562Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Crystal Lake to Grand Rapids-GRR227.4 mi
4h 7m
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) is to train and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $60 - $450.
The distance between Crystal Lake and Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) is 184 miles. The road distance is 228.8 miles.
The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h and costs $200 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Crystal Lake to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR), including transfers.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) is 1h ahead of Crystal Lake. It is currently 6:24 AM in Crystal Lake and 7:24 AM in Grand Rapids Airport (GRR).
Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Crystal Lake to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR).
There are 148+ hotels available in Grand Rapids Airport (GRR).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Crystal Lake and Grand Rapids Airport (GRR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Grand Rapids Airport (GRR), USA?
There is no direct connection from Crystal Lake to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR). However, you can take the train to Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, then fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). Alternatively, you can take the train to Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Muskegon (MKG), then take the taxi to Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR.
- 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
- $55–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- 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
- $55–430
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Crystal Lake to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Crystal Lake to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
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
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Crystal Lake to Grand Rapids-GRR
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $100–180
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
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