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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 an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $623.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$57 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $623 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI costing on average $57.
A bus is $579 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI costing on average $623.
Other travel options to Grand Rapids, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
Flight takes on average 6h 3m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6. The journey takes 4h 4m versus 2h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 370 Pere Marquette6:30 PM4h04Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:34 PMGrand Rapids Station, Grand Rapids, MI$741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 370 Pere Marquette6:30 PM4h04Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:34 PMGrand Rapids Station, Grand Rapids, MI$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA18199:50 PM1h04O'Hare International Airport11:54 PMGerald R. Ford International Airport$3131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 350 Wolverine · 8650 NA6:45 AM6h45Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL2:30 PMGrand Rapids Station, Grand Rapids, MI$791One-way1 transfer
- 350 Wolverine · 8364 NA6:45 AM6h45Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL2:30 PMGrand Rapids Station, Grand Rapids, MI$791One-way1 transfer
AA464811:37 AM1h11O'Hare International Airport1:48 PMGerald R. Ford International Airport$2651One-way0 transfers- AA441610:40 PM1h11O'Hare International Airport12:51 AMGerald R. Ford International Airport$2651One-way0 transfers
AA49121:10 PM1h17O'Hare International Airport3:27 PMGerald R. Ford International Airport$2651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI costing on average $57.
A bus is $579 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Grand Rapids, MI costing on average $623.
Other travel options to Grand Rapids, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
Flight takes on average 6h 3m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses 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.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, American Airlines, piedmont airlines, psa airlines to go to Grand Rapids, MI by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Grand Rapids, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Grand Rapids, MI by train.
- 10 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, American Airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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