There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Canadian Lakes by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Morleybus It 80
6h 25m$133–205Drive 232.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Canadian Lakescar 232.1 mi
3h 55m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Morleybus It 80
6h 25mFly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Drive from Muskegon (MKG) to Canadian Lakescar
4h 3m$146–195Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Canadian Lakescar
4h 37m$50–284Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus, bus, taxi
- 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
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Morleybus
- Take the taxi from Morley to Canadian Lakestaxi
6h 43m$86–414Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus, bus, taxi
- 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 Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Morleybus
- Take the taxi from Morley to Canadian Lakestaxi
7h 7m$72–314
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Canadian Lakes is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Canadian Lakes is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Canadian Lakes. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Morley via Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Chicago and Canadian Lakes is 233 miles. The road distance is 233.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Canadian Lakes without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Chicago to Canadian Lakes, including transfers.
Chicago to Canadian Lakes bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Canadian Lakes bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Canadian Lakes is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:25 AM in Chicago and 9:25 AM in Canadian Lakes.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Canadian Lakes is 233 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Chicago to Canadian Lakes.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Canadian Lakes, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Canadian Lakes via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, and Morley in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Morley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Morley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Morley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Morley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavez
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $26–32
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