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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Brookfield Zoo Chicagoby taxi, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Taxi to Muskegon, fly, line 331 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKG - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus
    2h 58m
    $196–275

  2. Drive 183.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 183.8 mi
    3h 17m
    $34–49

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 32m
    $67–94

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    5h 39m
    $59–121

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly, line 331 bus

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus
    3h 47m
    $55–324

  6. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 331 bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus
    5h 21m
    $43–302

Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Brookfield Zoo Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 8m. 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.

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