There are 6 ways to get from United Center to Grand Rapids by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 21mDrive 178.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from United Center to Grand Rapidscar 178.5 mi
3h 2m$33–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
5h 21m$98–152Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
3h 30m$204–280Line 50 bus, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
- Take the bus from Damen & Madison to 35th/Archer Orange Line Stationbus
- Take the subway from 35th/Archer to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
4h 38m$54–382Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
5h 1m$38–254
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from United Center to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from United Center to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from United Center to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Jackson & Damen and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from United Center station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between United Center and Grand Rapids is 195 miles. The road distance is 179.6 miles.
The best way to get from United Center to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from United Center to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
United Center to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
United Center to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from United Center to Grand Rapids is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between United Center, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once a week, and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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 Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from 35th/Archer to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Damen & Madison to 35th/Archer Orange Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavez
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavez
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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Booking & Getting There
United Center to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of United Center. It is currently 7:22 PM in United Center and 8:22 PM in Grand Rapids.
United Center to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between United Center to Grand Rapids is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from United Center to Grand Rapids.
There are 114+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.









