What is the travel distance from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

Grand Rapids and Chicago are 205 km (127 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

Buses departing from Central Station in Grand Rapids will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Bus Grand Rapids to Chicago from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Chicago on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Chicago on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	3h 45m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Chicago on November 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Chicago on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Chicago on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Chicago on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Chicago on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	3h 45m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Chicago on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Grand Rapids to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

3h 45mAverage Duration

215 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $128	Average Duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $112	Average Duration4h 8m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,367 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5593 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $60

Amtrak Grand Rapids Chicago recent customer reviews

Guess I missed the Business class option. Next time I will definitely try Business class. Great way to travel. Trains don't have any problems with fog or weather related problems. Glad I thought about switching to rail options when my flight stranded me in Grand Rapids MI. Great trip to Union Station, Chicago. Much thanks to the awesome people who live in Grand Rapids who came to my rescue.

Catherine S.

December 26, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Grand Rapids and Chicago?

Stops in Grand Rapids

A - Central Station

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Grand Rapids to Chicago?
Grand Rapids and Chicago are 205 km (127 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Grand Rapids to Chicago?
Buses departing from Central Station in Grand Rapids will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$61

11-17

$52

Today

$59

11-19

$51

11-20

$51

11-21

$65

11-22

$56

11-23

$69

The cheapest trip from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $51

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $51 to $168 for a bus ticket from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.