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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 $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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$60 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $363 Average price |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m 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.
Our recommendation
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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370 Pere MarquetteFastest
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350 Wolverine · 8364 AMTRAK350 Wolverine · 8650 AMTRAKUA4448UA3534UA5748Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI costing on average $33 (€27).
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI costing on average $87 (€70).
Other travel options to Grand Rapids, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Grand Rapids, MI as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Grand Rapids Station, Grand Rapids, MI.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Grand Rapids, Pearl St NW (Burger King parking lot), MI.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, Sky West Airlines, American Airlines to go to Grand Rapids, MI by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Grand Rapids, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Grand Rapids, MI by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, Sky West Airlines, American Airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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