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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    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
    2h 15m
    $194–272

  2. Bus via South Haven

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to South Havenbus bus It 23
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    5h
    $28–54

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    4h 8m
    $45–110

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 8m
    $55–85

  5. Drive  176.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Chicagocar car 176.1 mi
    3h
    $33–47

  6. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    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
    3h 3m
    $58–351

  7. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    4h 37m
    $36–249

  8. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    4h 23m
    $41–289

Grand Rapids to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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