There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Deerfield by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
3h 20m$230–280Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to South Havenbus It 23
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
6h 38m$33–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
5h 36m$51–109Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 16m$59–91Drive 201.4 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Deerfieldcar 201.4 mi
3h 34m$37–54Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
4h 9m$64–369Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
- Take the train from Edgebrook to Deerfieldtrain
5h 43m$42–247Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Deerfieldtrain
5h 57m$45–295
Grand Rapids to Deerfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Deerfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Deerfield is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $230 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Deerfield station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Deerfield. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Deerfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Deerfield is 179 miles. The road distance is 202.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Deerfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Grand Rapids to Deerfield, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Deerfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Deerfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Deerfield is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Deerfield, 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 $50–80 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Deerfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Deerfield is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 5:25 PM in Grand Rapids and 4:25 PM in Deerfield.
Grand Rapids to Deerfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Deerfield is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Grand Rapids to Deerfield.
There are 307+ hotels available in Deerfield.



