Facts about the transport from Chicago to Grand Rapids
| Cheapest Transport | $38 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 4m |
| Earliest Departure | 8:57 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:28 PM |
| Departures per day | 5 |
| Distance | 254 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Amtrak, United Airlines |
Chicago to Grand Rapids
Best Options
$284
$284
Other Options
Transportation from Chicago to Grand Rapids
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Trains$ 38
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Flights$ 284
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Chicago
To Chicago
From Grand Rapids
Popular Routes in USA
How to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids
Travelling between Chicago and Grand Rapids is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 283.83 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 283.83.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 6 hours to travel between Chicago and Grand Rapids depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chicago and Grand Rapids. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 4m. Train does a much slower job and take about 5h 4m to reach Grand Rapids.
How much does it cost to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids?
Travelling between Chicago and Grand Rapids can be as cheap as USD 283.83 if you opt for a United Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 283.83 if you buy a United Airlines flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Chicago and Grand Rapids ?
- 5 from Chicago to Grand Rapids starting from 08:57 Chicago OHare Airport until 21:28 Chicago OHare Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chicago to Grand Rapids.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chicago to Grand Rapids, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 284.00.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Chicago and Grand Rapids
United Airlines
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Chicago to Grand Rapids?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% took a train