What is the travel distance from Chicago to Grand Rapids?

Chicago and Grand Rapids are 127 miles (205 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Grand Rapids?

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Grand Rapids start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Central Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Chicago to Grand Rapids from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Grand Rapids on October 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	3h 45m	2:15pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	Cheapest
9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 20m	2:15pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	Fastest
9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 15m	2:45pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	No tags
9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 50m	2:45pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Grand Rapids on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	3h 45m	2:15pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	Cheapest
9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 20m	2:15pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	Fastest
9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 15m	2:45pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	No tags
9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 50m	2:45pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Grand Rapids on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	3h 45m	2:15pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	Cheapest
9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 20m	2:15pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	Fastest
9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 15m	2:45pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	No tags
9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 50m	2:45pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Grand Rapids on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	3h 45m	2:15pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	Cheapest
9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 20m	2:15pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	Fastest
9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 15m	2:45pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	No tags
9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 50m	2:45pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Grand Rapids on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	3h 45m	2:15pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	Cheapest
9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 20m	2:15pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	Fastest
9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 15m	2:45pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	No tags
9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 50m	2:45pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Grand Rapids on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	3h 45m	2:15pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	Cheapest
9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 20m	2:15pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	Fastest
9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 15m	2:45pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	No tags
9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 50m	2:45pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Grand Rapids on October 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	3h 45m	2:15pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	Cheapest
9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 20m	2:15pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	Fastest
9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 15m	2:45pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	No tags
9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 50m	2:45pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Grand Rapids.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $115	Average Duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$32 - $78	Average Duration4h 4m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Grand Rapids

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Grand Rapids. The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 45mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest ticket

5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$36

Average bus trip duration3h 45m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure9:30am

Distance131 miles (211 km)

Latest bus departure9:55am

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,803 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Chicago Grand Rapids recent customer reviews

Nice service, on time

Qasim Z.

July 14, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,301 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Chicago Grand Rapids recent customer reviews

Very nice and comfortable with charging port at the seat plus nice and clean rest room.

Moses L.

September 11, 2021

drop off at GR is in the street, not even a small bus stop

Guillermo A.

January 15, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Chicago to Grand Rapids Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Grand Rapids?

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

Stops in Grand Rapids

A - Central Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Grand Rapids, MI, US

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Grand Rapids?
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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

10/04

$36

10/05

$41

Today

$32

10/07

$28

10/08

$26

10/09

$26

10/10

$33

10/11

$33

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI, US was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $44 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-10-08.

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Grand Rapids will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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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.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 45m	Avg Price$36	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 4m	Avg Price$36	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Chicago

You can also go to Grand Rapids, MI, US by train

Train from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI, US

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