There are 7 ways to get from Grand Valley State University to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, 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.
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
2h 33m$83–295Drive 170 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Valley State University to Chicagocar 170 mi
2h 56m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
4h 29m$126–187Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 45mFly 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$93–365Taxi 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 13m$183–247Drive 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 35m$45–254
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 fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $90 - $370.
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 Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Grand Valley State University and Chicago is 177 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 4h 29m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 33m 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 Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Valley State University to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $80 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 4h 29m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Grand Valley State University, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–170
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
- $95–150
- 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
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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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