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How to get fromGrand Rapids to O'Hareby taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to O'Hare by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    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
    1h 40m
    $204–272

  2. Drive  190.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to O'Harecar car 190.2 mi
    3h 21m
    $35–51

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    5h
    $102–157

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 1m

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    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
    2h 40m
    $43–251

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

    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 2m
    $36–239

Grand Rapids to O'Hare by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–150 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, and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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