There are 7 ways to get from Byron Center to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
2h 22m$82–386Drive 168.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Byron Center to Chicagocar 168.7 mi
2h 56m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
4h 23m$64–124Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
2h 10m$97–506Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Byron Center to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
2h 29m$158–243Taxi to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Byron Center to Kalamazoo-Airport-AZOtaxi
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
3h 1m$193–415Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Byron Center to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 19m$202–522
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Byron Center to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Byron Center to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $95 - $550.
The distance between Byron Center and Chicago is 171 miles. The road distance is 169.7 miles.
The best way to get from Byron Center to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Byron Center to Chicago, including transfers.
The best way to get from Byron Center to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $80 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 4h 23m.
Chicago is 1h behind Byron Center. It is currently 3:35 AM in Byron Center and 2:35 AM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Byron Center to Chicago is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Byron Center to Chicago.
There are 1140+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Byron Center, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $90–190
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
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