Bus Tickets from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL

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from $32
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Next departures to Chicago

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Grand Rapids
    Departure location: Grand Rapids (Downtown)
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Grand Rapids
    Departure location: Grand Rapids (Downtown)
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Grand Rapids
    Departure location: Grand Rapids Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Grand Rapids
    Departure location: Grand Rapids (Woodland Mall)
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Grand Rapids
    Departure location: Grand Rapids Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Grand Rapids to Chicago.

Average Price$34 - $100Average Duration3h 55m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$30 - $78Average Duration4h 8m
18kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
3h 55mAverage Duration
$34Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Grand Rapids to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$39
Average bus trip duration3h 55m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure2:15pm
Distance133 miles (214 km)
Latest bus departure2:55pm

Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04/29
$28
04/30
$28
Today
$32
05/02
$30
05/03
$30
05/04
$33
05/05
$29
05/06
$28
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Grand Rapids to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $28

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 $28 to $120 for a bus ticket from Grand Rapids to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-05-06.

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.

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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!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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