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How to get fromChicago Loop to Grand Rapidsby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Grand Rapids by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus, or subway

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand RapidsbusFlixBus 2552
    3h 45m
    $29–75

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers StationtrainPere Marquette
    4h 4m
    $35–110

  3. Drive 176.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Grand Rapidscar176.9 mi
    2h 58m
    $33–47

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)planeORD - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
    3h 13m
    $142–230

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)planeORD - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
    4h 33m
    $72–469

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus

    1. Take the subway from Washington/Wells to Midwaysubway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)planeMDW - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
    4h 33m
    $82–559

Chicago Loop to Grand Rapids by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids once daily. Tickets cost $29–75 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–110 and the journey takes 4h 4m.

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