There are 7 ways to get from Glenview to Grand Rapids by plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
3h 11m$214–278Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven to Grand Rapidsbus It 20
6h 40m$33–59Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 32m$50–77Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
5h 45m$49–135Drive 193.8 mi
- Drive from Glenview to Grand Rapidscar 193.8 mi
3h 23m$36–52Line 423 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Take the bus from Harlem/Larkdale to Harlem Blue Linebus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus
4h 49m$38–262Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Take the train from Glenview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus
5h 38m$55–364
Glenview to Grand Rapids by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glenview to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Glenview to Grand Rapids is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 11m and costs $210 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Glenview station to Grand Rapids 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 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Glenview to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Golf and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Glenview and Grand Rapids is 169 miles. The road distance is 195 miles.
The best way to get from Glenview to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Glenview to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Glenview to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Glenview to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Glenview to Grand Rapids is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Glenview, Cook County, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once a week. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–130 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
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
- $45–130
- 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
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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
Glenview to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Glenview. It is currently 3:13 PM in Glenview and 4:13 PM in Grand Rapids.
Glenview to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glenview to Grand Rapids is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Glenview to Grand Rapids.
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