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GRAND RAPIDS to CHICAGO flight from $31 (€25) with United (GRR to CHI)

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Journey information

Overview: Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL flight

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Flights from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL depart on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.

There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 126 miles (204 km) distance in 1h 3m. July is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $31 (€25)

Distance

126 miles (204 km)

Average flight duration

1h 13m

Cheapest ticket price

$56 (€45)

Flights per day

Direct flights

Fastest flight

1h 3m

Cheapest month to travel

July

First flight

05:00

Last flight

23:55

Key Takeaways

Train Ticket Prices

Budget Options: Train tickets from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL start from as low as $56 (€45) if booked well in advance.
Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $321 (€260) depending on the train type and class.

Journey Duration & Frequency

On average there are 9 daily trains from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL with 4 direct service.
The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 3m but the average duration is 1h 13m

Train Operators

Travel from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL with United and Republic Airlines
The most booked train company for this route on Omio is United.

Stations & Schedule

Most trains depart from Gerald R. Ford International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport
First train typically departs at 05:00 AM and the last at 11:55 PM

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $31 (€25)

The cheapest and fastest flights from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL

Showing times and prices for Jan 19

Cheapest price

$476

Average price

$848

Fastest journey

1 h 17 m

Average duration

1 h 18 m

Flights per day

Distance

204 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL will cost around $848 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $476.

Fast flights

Of the 27 flights that leave Grand Rapids, MI for Chicago, IL onMon, Jan 19, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jan 19 the direct flights cover the 204 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .

On Mon, Jan 19 the longest flights will take 1 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.