There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Soldier Field by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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
2h 54m$224–272Drive 174.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Soldier Fieldcar 174.7 mi
3h 2m$32–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
5h 3m$49–104Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 3m$54–77Drive 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
3h 44m$58–361Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- 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
4h 39m$41–289Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- 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
5h 7m$36–239Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to South Havenbus It 23
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
6h 21m$32–58
Grand Rapids to Soldier Field by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Soldier Field is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Soldier Field is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $220 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Soldier Field. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Soldier Field & Field Museum via Clinton & Quincy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Soldier Field 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 5h 3m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Soldier Field is 176 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Soldier Field without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Grand Rapids to Soldier Field, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Soldier Field bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Soldier Field train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Soldier Field is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Soldier Field, 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 $50–75 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
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
- $50–75
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Grand Rapids to Soldier Field bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Soldier Field is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 1:01 AM in Grand Rapids and 12:01 AM in Soldier Field.
Grand Rapids to Soldier Field train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Soldier Field is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Grand Rapids to Soldier Field.
There are 1285+ hotels available in Soldier Field.



