How much does a train ticket cost from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from Grand Rapids to Chicago start from £24. The average price for this train route is around £28. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

The average train journey time from Grand Rapids to Chicago is 4h 8m, covering a distance of 125 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 8m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Grand Rapids to Chicago route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

The earliest train from Grand Rapids to Chicago departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 06:00.

Train Grand Rapids to Chicago from £23 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Grand Rapids to Chicago on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	06:00	Grand Rapids Station	4h 8m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Grand Rapids to Chicago on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	06:00	Grand Rapids Station	4h 8m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:00	Grand Rapids Station	4h 8m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Grand Rapids to Chicago on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	06:00	Grand Rapids Station	4h 8m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:00	Grand Rapids Station	4h 8m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Grand Rapids to Chicago on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	06:00	Grand Rapids Station	4h 8m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:00	Grand Rapids Station	4h 8m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Grand Rapids to Chicago on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	06:00	Grand Rapids Station	4h 8m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:00	Grand Rapids Station	4h 8m	09:08	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

3h 45mAverage duration

126 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£19 - £73	Average duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£24 - £60	Average duration4h 8m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £24

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.

26 December 2023

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Grand Rapids to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Grand Rapids to Chicago start from £24. The average price for this train route is around £28. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Grand Rapids to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Grand Rapids to Chicago is 4h 8m, covering a distance of 125 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 8m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Grand Rapids to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Grand Rapids to Chicago?
The earliest train from Grand Rapids to Chicago departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 06:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

£37

10/12

£33

Today

£33

12/12

£57

13/12

£49

14/12

£43

15/12

£37

16/12

£33

The cheapest trip from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Chicago was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £33

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

You can expect to pay from £33 to £70 for a train 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 £33, which is on 2025-12-16.

What's the cheapest way to go from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Chicago?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3h 45m	Avg price£28	Daily departures4
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 8m	Avg price£28	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Grand Rapids, MI, US and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £28 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £24. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Chicago in about 3h 45m – that's the fastest way to get there!