There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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)
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MKG - ORD
2h 13m$149–226Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2552
4h 9m$32–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union StationPere Marquette
4h 8m$35–90Drive 177 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop177 mi
2h 58m$33–47Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAN - ORD
3h 9m$181–489Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)GRR - ORD
4h 30m$46–339Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)GRR - MDW
4h 22m$66–479
Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $140 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
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 178.1 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from 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 $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 9m.
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 $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
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
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- 51 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 Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 5:36 AM in Grand Rapids and 4:36 AM 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 2h 58m to drive from Grand Rapids to Chicago Loop.
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