How far is Chicago from Grand Rapids by coach?

The journey from Grand Rapids to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 127 miles (205 km).

Is there a way to reach Chicago from Grand Rapids without a car?

You can reach Chicago from Grand Rapids by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Grand Rapids to Chicago from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Grand Rapids to Chicago on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:40	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
14:40	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
14:55	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
14:15	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
14:15	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	3h 45m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Grand Rapids to Chicago on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:40	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
14:40	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
14:55	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
14:15	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
14:15	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	3h 45m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Grand Rapids to Chicago on 15 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:40	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
14:40	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
14:55	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
14:15	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
14:55	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
14:15	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	3h 45m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Grand Rapids to Chicago on 16 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:40	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
14:40	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
14:55	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
14:15	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
14:55	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
14:15	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	3h 45m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Grand Rapids to Chicago on 17 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:40	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
14:40	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
14:55	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
14:15	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
14:55	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
14:15	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	3h 45m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Grand Rapids to Chicago on 18 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:40	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
14:40	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
14:55	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
14:15	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
14:55	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
14:15	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	3h 45m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Grand Rapids to Chicago on 19 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:40	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
14:55	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
14:40	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
14:55	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
14:15	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
14:15	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	3h 45m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Grand Rapids to Chicago on 20 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:40	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
14:40	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
14:55	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
14:15	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
14:15	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	3h 45m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	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 £23, 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£23 - £37	Average duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£25 - £61	Average duration4h 8m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5582 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 £33

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 Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 by bus from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Chicago

How far is Chicago from Grand Rapids by coach?
The journey from Grand Rapids to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 127 miles (205 km).
Is there a way to reach Chicago from Grand Rapids without a car?
You can reach Chicago from Grand Rapids by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

£29

11/11

£27

Today

£26

13/11

£26

14/11

£27

15/11

£25

16/11

£28

17/11

£25

The cheapest trip from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Chicago was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of £25

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 £25 to £92 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 £25, which is on 2025-11-15.

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.