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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationby bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    3h 55m

  2. Drive 176.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationcar car 176.7 mi
    3h 1m
    $33–47

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    4h 17m
    $55–120

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

    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 26m
    $184–272

  5. Bus via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 17m
    $65–95

  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 16m
    $53–311

  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 50m
    $41–279

  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 38m
    $46–329

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 182 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

FlixBus-us operates a bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 3h 55m. 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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