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SunApr 28
from $54
MonApr 29
from $29
TueApr 30
WedMay 1
from $31
ThuMay 2
FriMay 3
SatMay 4
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Grand Rapids
    Departure location: Grand Rapids (Downtown)
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $54
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Grand Rapids
    Departure location: Grand Rapids (Downtown)
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $56
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Grand Rapids
    Departure location: Grand Rapids Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $89
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Grand Rapids
    Departure location: Grand Rapids Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $114
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Grand Rapids - Chicago

The best way to travel from Grand Rapids to Chicago is by train. The train trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

The distance between the two cities is 127 miles (205 km).

The majority of buses traveling from Grand Rapids to Chicago start their journey at Central Station and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Architectural River Cruise, Museum of Science and Industry and The Field Museum.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04/25
$24
Today
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04/27
$29
04/28
$29
04/29
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04/30
$24
05/01
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The cheapest trip from Grand Rapids to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 30, 2024 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $63 for a bus ticket from Grand Rapids to Chicago based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2024-04-30.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Grand Rapids to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Grand Rapids to Chicago.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Grand Rapids to Chicago.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus from Chicago to Grand Rapids

You can also go to Chicago by train

Train from Grand Rapids to Chicago

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