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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €43.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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€46 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €255 Average price |
4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI
Travel to Grand Rapids, MI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI.
There are 3 travel options from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI is a bus with an average price of $39 (€35).
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI:
A bus is $211 (€191) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $250 (€226) from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI.
Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $42 (€38).
The quickest way to travel between Chicago, IL and Grand Rapids, MI is by flight, which takes on average 52 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 25 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 4 min of travel time.
Grand Rapids, MI is approximately 126 miles (204 km) away from Chicago, IL.
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 4 flights per day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Chicago, IL and Grand Rapids, MI as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI:
- You can take a bus from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI with Greyhound or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $39 (€35) with FlixBus from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI.
- You can travel by plane to Grand Rapids, MI from Chicago, IL with United, Republic Airlines or American Airlines, and you can find United Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI tickets for $250 (€226) on Omio.
- You can take a train from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI with Amtrak. Cheap tickets can be found for $42 (€38) with Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI.
Yes, there are direct routes from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to Grand Rapids, MI with FlixBus.
- You can find 4 direct flights per day to Grand Rapids, MI with Republic Airlines or American Airlines.
- You can check for a direct train to Grand Rapids, MI with Amtrak with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services to Grand Rapids, MI tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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