There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Grand Rapids by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand RapidsFlixBus 2552
3h 45m$30–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers StationPere Marquette
4h 4m$35–90Drive 176.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to Grand Rapids176.9 mi
2h 58m$33–47Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapids
3h 11m$148–230Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)ORD - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavez
4h 31m$66–459Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)MDW - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavez
4h 34m$76–559
Chicago Loop to Grand Rapids by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Grand Rapids. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Grand Rapids is 183 miles. The road distance is 177.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $55.
The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chicago Loop to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Grand Rapids is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 4h 4m.
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 $30–55 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 $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–130
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
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavez
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- The Rapid
- Adult
- $2
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Loop to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Chicago Loop. It is currently 12:59 AM in Chicago Loop and 1:59 AM in Grand Rapids.
Chicago Loop to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Grand Rapids is 178 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Chicago Loop to Grand Rapids.
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