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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Chicagoby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Hibbingbus bus
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HIB - ORD
    6h 18m
    $97–354

  2. Bus to Duluth International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Duluthbus bus
    2. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DLH - ORD
    7h 38m
    $91–341

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    14h 24m
    $213–394

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 47m
    $143–244

  5. Drive 546.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Chicagocar car 546.5 mi
    9h 38m
    $100–145

  6. Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Hibbingbus bus
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HIB - MDW
    8h 7m
    $107–404

  7. Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    17h 8m
    $175–263

Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 506.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Station via Grand Rapids, Duluth, and Saint Paul Union Depot in around 14h 47m.

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