There are 8 ways to get from Algonquin to Grand Rapids by bus, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
best- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
3h 25m$203–303Drive 218.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Algonquin to Grand Rapidscar 218.1 mi
3h 50m$40–58Train
- Take the train from Cary to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 33m$74–138Train, bus
- Take the train from Cary to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
7h 5m$50–82Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
5h$87–492Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Take the train from Cary to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus
6h 17m$102–684Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
6h 10m$86–429Bus
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 605
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 23m$96–141
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Algonquin to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Algonquin to Grand Rapids is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 3h 25m and costs $200 - $310.
The distance between Algonquin and Grand Rapids is 194 miles. The road distance is 219.4 miles.
The best way to get from Algonquin to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Algonquin to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
The best way to get from Algonquin to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 7h 23m.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Algonquin. It is currently 3:35 AM in Algonquin and 4:35 AM in Grand Rapids.
Yes, the driving distance between Algonquin to Grand Rapids is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Algonquin to Grand Rapids.
There are 180+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Algonquin, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Algonquin to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Cary, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Algonquin to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–650
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Cary to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–29
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrich
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
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