There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
2h 14m$139–226Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harborbus 1483
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h 4m$33–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
4h 8m$40–90Drive 177 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loopcar 177 mi
3h 1m$33–47Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 3m$186–529Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
4h 30m$46–339Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
- Take the subway from Midway to Washington/Wellssubway
4h 23m$76–609
Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $130 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Greyhound Grand Rapids and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Benton Harbor Bus Stop and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Chicago Loop is 173 miles. The road distance is 178 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Washington & Lasalle via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 5h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–600
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- The Rapid
- Adult
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $75–170
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 6:16 PM in Grand Rapids and 5:16 PM in Chicago Loop.
Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop.
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