There are 7 ways to get from Grand Valley State University to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Holland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
3h 45m$88–152Drive 170 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Valley State University to Chicagocar 170 mi
2h 56m$31–45Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 45m$66–100Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
2h 22m$83–295Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
2h 13m$88–345Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Grand Valley State University to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
2h 12m$203–247Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Grand Valley State University to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 20m$60–364
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Valley State University to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Valley State University to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $200 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Valley State University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Meijer - Standale and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Valley State University station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Holland Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Grand Valley State University and Chicago is 172 miles. The road distance is 171 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Valley State University to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Grand Valley State University to Chicago, including transfers.
Grand Valley State University to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Valley State University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Holland Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Grand Valley State University to Chicago is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $300 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Grand Valley State University, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Holland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Holland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- 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
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
Sunset Transport
- Phone
- +1-616-994-3495
- Website
- sunset-transport.business.site
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Grand Valley State University to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Grand Valley State University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Valley State University to Chicago is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Grand Valley State University to Chicago.
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