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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Grand Rapids Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Grand Rapids Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go 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 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 5572 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $32
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.
Frequently asked questions for your trip Grand Rapids, MI, US - Chicago
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 9, 2025 with a price of $42To 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 $42 to $91 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 $42 which is on 2025-11-09.
What's the cheapest way to go from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Chicago?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe 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 $36 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $32. 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!
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