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Compare train, bus, and flight for Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. 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 $42, while a flight costs an average of $627.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $627 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 46m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $59.
A bus is $585 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $627.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
Flight takes on average 6h 4m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8. The journey takes 4h 8m versus 2h 46m 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 Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL
How to get from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8365 NA · 355 Wolverine2:15 PM9h10Grand Rapids, MI10:25 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$821One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 8365 NA · 355 Wolverine2:15 PM9h10Grand Rapids, MI10:25 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$821One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- UA56745:00 AM1h15Gerald R. Ford International Airport5:15 AMO'Hare International Airport$3121One-way0 transfers
Other options
AA46482:18 PM1h18Gerald R. Ford International Airport2:36 PMO'Hare International Airport$2651One-way0 transfers
AA49123:57 PM1h25Gerald R. Ford International Airport4:22 PMO'Hare International Airport$2651One-way0 transfers- AA63229:16 PM1h29Gerald R. Ford International Airport9:45 PMO'Hare International Airport$2651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $59.
A bus is $585 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $627.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
Flight takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grand Rapids, MI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Gerald R. Ford International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Grand Rapids Station, Grand Rapids, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 9 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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