There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Calvin College by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, bus, or subway
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 30m$38–67Drive 178 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Calvin Collegecar 178 mi
3h 4m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus 1484 / ...
5h 36m$34–69Fly 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 Calvin Collegetaxi
3h 22m$148–235Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Fuller/Batesbus
4h 45m$72–509Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Fuller/Batesbus
4h 26m$96–709
Chicago to Calvin College by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Calvin College is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Calvin College is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Calvin College. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at MLK/Fuller via Kalamazoo, MI and Cherry/Ottawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Chicago and Calvin College is 180 miles. The road distance is 179 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Calvin College without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Chicago to Calvin College, including transfers.
Chicago to Calvin College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Calvin College is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 36m.
Chicago to Calvin College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Calvin College is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:19 AM in Chicago and 2:19 AM in Calvin College.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Calvin College, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Calvin College via Kalamazoo, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, Cherry/Ottawa, and MLK/Fuller in around 5h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
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
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Roosevelt to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Fuller/Bates
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- The Rapid
- Adult
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Calvin College is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Chicago to Calvin College.
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