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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Chicagoby taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKG - ORD
    2h 17m
    $134–226

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    4h 50m
    $30–62

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    4h 8m
    $35–90

  4. Drive 176.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Chicagocar car 176.1 mi
    3h
    $33–47

  5. Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3h 6m
    $191–539

  6. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    4h 33m
    $46–339

  7. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    4h 19m
    $76–559

Grand Rapids to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Station via Benton Harbor Bus Stop in around 4h 50m.

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