There are 7 ways to get from Lowell to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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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 23m$73–338Drive 194.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lowell to Chicagocar 194.5 mi
3h 16m$36–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
4h 32m$101–175Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 32m$106–145Fly 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 8m$83–388Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Lowell to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 47m$172–458Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Lowell to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
2h 34m$229–314
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Chicago is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $80 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell 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 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell 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 32m.
The distance between Lowell and Chicago is 170 miles. The road distance is 195.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Lowell to Chicago, including transfers.
Lowell to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Lowell to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $70 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 4h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Lowell, 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 $55–120 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 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $110–160
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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
Lowell to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Lowell. It is currently 12:08 AM in Lowell and 11:08 PM in Chicago.
Lowell to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Chicago is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Lowell to Chicago.
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