How to travel from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI

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from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI

You can get from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI by train, bus or flight.

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To get from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI on Apr 01 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

06:30PMUnion Station4h04 11:34PMGrand Rapids Station
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06:30PMUnion Station4h04 11:34PMGrand Rapids Station
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06:45AMUnion Station4h30 12:15PMGrand Rapids Station
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06:38PMO'Hare International Airport1h01 08:39PMGerald R. Ford International Airport
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09:18PMO'Hare International Airport0h56 11:14PMGerald R. Ford International Airport
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Travel Information to Grand Rapids, MI from Chicago

distanceDistance126 miles (204 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$7 - $194
fastestFastest modeFlight • $194 (€173) • 1 h 13 min
carriersPopular travel companiesair wisconsin

Travel 126 miles (204 km) by bus, flight or train to Grand Rapids, MI from Chicago. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are air wisconsin among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI.

Travel Tips: Travel from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI

Travel Tips: 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 to Grand Rapids, MI.
FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Grand Rapids, MI from Chicago is by taking a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options to Grand Rapids, MI:

Taking a bus is usually $188 (€167) less than taking a flight to Grand Rapids, MI, which costs on average $194 (€173) for the same trip.

Taking a bus is about $38 (€34) less than taking a train, which costs on average $45 (€40) for this route.

The fastest way to get to Grand Rapids, MI from Chicago is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 13 min.

Other travel options to Grand Rapids, MI can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 4 h 4 min   of travel time.

The Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI distance is around 126 miles (204 km).

The average frequency per day from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI is:

  • Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI:

    If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

    • Air wisconsin can get you to Grand Rapids, MI by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with air wisconsin from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI for $194 (€173) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 1 direct train per day to Grand Rapids, MI with Amtrak.

    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.

    Omio customers who travel from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI often also extend their vacation to go to Detroit, MI, Detroit or Boston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Grand Rapids, MI and these popular destinations at a great price.

    Before traveling from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

    • A bus ticket is costing on average $7 (€6) one way for this journey.
    • A plane ticket for this trip is costing $194 (€173) one way on average.
    • A train ticket for this route is costing $45 (€40) one way on average.

    But we recommend booking Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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