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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 flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. 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 $220.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$55 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m 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 |
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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 $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $55 (€45).
A bus is $178 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $220 (€178).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
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.
- 8855 AMTRAK · 355 Wolverine2:55 PM8h30Grand Rapids Station, Grand Rapids, MI10:25 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$501One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 8855 AMTRAK · 355 Wolverine2:55 PM8h30Grand Rapids Station, Grand Rapids, MI10:25 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$501One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA34586:34 AM1h16Gerald R. Ford International Airport6:50 AMO'Hare International Airport$2921One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8365 AMTRAK · 355 Wolverine2:55 PM8h30Grand Rapids Station, Grand Rapids, MI10:25 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$501One-way1 transfer
- 371 Pere Marquette6:00 AM4h08Grand Rapids Station, Grand Rapids, MI9:08 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$641One-way0 transfers
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AA55076:00 AM10h10Gerald R. Ford International Airport3:10 PMO'Hare International Airport$2121One-way1 transfer- UA24273:52 PM1h17Gerald R. Ford International Airport4:09 PMO'Hare International Airport$2781One-way0 transfers
- UA45516:00 AM1h17Gerald R. Ford International Airport6:17 AMO'Hare International Airport$2781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $55 (€45).
A bus is $178 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $220 (€178).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Grand Rapids, The Shops at Centerpoint, MI and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Indian Trails to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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