There are 6 ways to get from Grand Ledge to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, 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.
Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 18m$67–277Drive 211.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Ledge to Chicagocar 211.3 mi
3h 35m$39–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
4h 10m$100–189Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Lansing to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
5h 9m$60–84Taxi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Grand Ledge to Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRRtaxi
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
2h 43m$173–393Taxi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the taxi from Grand Ledge to Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRRtaxi
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
2h 32m$179–453
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Ledge to Chicago is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Ledge to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $65 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Ledge to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Lansing and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Ledge station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Grand Ledge and Chicago is 208 miles. The road distance is 212.5 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Ledge to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Grand Ledge to Chicago, including transfers.
Grand Ledge to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lansing station.
Grand Ledge to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Grand Ledge to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $65 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 4h 10m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Grand Ledge, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lansing to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
iCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 517-215-7910
- Website
- icablansing.com
Payless Taxi
- Phone
- +1 517-803-4994
- Website
- payless-taxi.com
iCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 517-215-7910
- Website
- icablansing.com
Payless Taxi
- Phone
- +1 517-803-4994
- Website
- payless-taxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Grand Ledge to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Grand Ledge. It is currently 5:20 AM in Grand Ledge and 4:20 AM in Chicago.
Grand Ledge to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Ledge to Chicago is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Grand Ledge to Chicago.
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