There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Byron Center by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
4h 19m$88–154Drive 168.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Byron Centercar 168.8 mi
2h 54m$31–45Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 50m$85–118Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
2h 44m$118–650Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
5h 47m$43–72Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
3h 9m$98–500Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Byron Centertaxi
3h 28m$198–295Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
- Take the taxi from Kalamazoo-Airport-AZO to Byron Centertaxi
3h 45m$188–445
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Byron Center is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Byron Center is to subway and fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Byron Center. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Meijer - 54th St via Cesar Chavez/Wealthy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Byron Center station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Chicago and Byron Center is 189 miles. The road distance is 169.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Byron Center without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Chicago to Byron Center, including transfers.
Chicago to Byron Center bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Byron Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Byron Center is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 4h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $500 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Byron Center, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once a week. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- 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
- $18–35
- 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
- $11–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $95–180
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
Bronco Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 269-343-3000
The Taxi Guy
- Phone
- +1-269-355-4808
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Byron Center bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Byron Center is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:06 PM in Chicago and 9:06 PM in Byron Center.
Chicago to Byron Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Byron Center is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Chicago to Byron Center.
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