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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 prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 $28, and a flight costs an average of $55.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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$63 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $377 Average price |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $37 (€30).
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $55 (€43).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 8m.
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 17 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, Pearl St NW (Burger King parking lot), MI and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 6 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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