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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)by taxi, plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or rideshare

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by taxi, plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or rideshare

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

    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 subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    2h 43m
    $196–277

  2. Drive 176.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car car 176.4 mi
    3h 2m
    $33–47

  3. 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
    3h 42m
    $49–354

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    4h 49m
    $59–123

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 36m
    $69–94

  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 32m
    $55–336

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

    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
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    5h 7m
    $43–314

  8. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    6h 25m
    $36–67

  9. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Grand Rapids to Chicago Midway-MDWrideshare rideshare 176.4 mi
    3h 2m

Grand Rapids to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 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 $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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