There are 7 ways to get from United Center to Grand Rapids by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), 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
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus FlixBus 2552
5h 9mDrive 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$58–122Fly 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$184–280Bus via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 21m$68–98Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 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 Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus
5h 10m$68–464Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake 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 Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus
4h 52m$88–614
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights
Questions & Answers
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. However, there are services departing from Jackson & Damen and arriving at Grand Rapids via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
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 185 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 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from United Center to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
United Center to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Chicago Bus 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 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between United Center, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
FlixBus-us operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids once daily, and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- 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
- $60–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrich
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrich
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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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More Questions & Answers
United Center to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of United Center. It is currently 6:43 AM in United Center and 7:43 AM 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 154+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.







