There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Chicago by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or rideshare
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Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
2h 1m$41–288Drive 180.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Chicagocar 180.6 mi
3h 9m$33–48Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
2h 28m$220–302Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 14m$59–124Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 14m$64–94Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
1h 46m$48–337Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 55m$52–319Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Grand Rapids-GRR to Chicago180.6 mi
3h 9m
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Chicago is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $45 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Gerald R Ford Airport and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Kentwood Station - Woodland and Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) and Chicago is 155 miles. The road distance is 181.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Chicago, including transfers.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $40 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 6h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Grand Rapids-GRR to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Grand Rapids Airport (GRR). It is currently 2:41 PM in Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) and 1:41 PM in Chicago.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Chicago is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Chicago.
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