There are 7 ways to get from Calvin College to Chicago by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Calvin College to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
2h 22m$149–232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus 1484 / ...
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 15m$33–67Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
5h 24m$37–72Drive 177.9 mi
- Drive from Calvin College to Chicagocar 177.9 mi
3h 3m$33–47Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Calvin College to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 17m$184–507Line 5 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Fuller/Bates to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
4h 34m$51–369Line 5 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Fuller/Bates to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
4h 23m$71–559
Calvin College to Chicago by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calvin College to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Calvin College to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $140 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Calvin College to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from MLK/Fuller and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Grand Rapids, MI and Kalamazoo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Calvin College and Chicago is 177 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.
The best way to get from Calvin College to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Calvin College to Chicago, including transfers.
Calvin College to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grand Rapids, MI station.
The best way to get from Calvin College to Chicago is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 15m.
Calvin College to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo, MI station.
Chicago is 1h behind Calvin College. It is currently 2:57 PM in Calvin College and 1:57 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Calvin College, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Calvin College to Chicago Bus Station via MLK/Fuller, Cherry/Ottawa, Grand Rapids, MI, and Kalamazoo Bus Stop in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- 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
- $45–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Fuller/Bates to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- The Rapid
- Adult
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $80–170
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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Calvin College to Chicago is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Calvin College to Chicago.
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