What is the travel distance from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

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

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

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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

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.

Bus Grand Rapids to Chicago from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Chicago on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Chicago on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	3h 45m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Chicago on October 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Chicago on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Chicago on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Chicago on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Grand Rapids to Chicago on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
2:40pm	Grand Rapids (Downtown)	3h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
2:15pm	Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint)	4h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
2:55pm	Grand Rapids Station	8h 45m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Grand Rapids to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $70	Average Duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$32 - $78	Average Duration4h 8m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud 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 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

3h 45mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest ticket

5kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$36

Average bus trip duration3h 45m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure2:15pm

Distance126 miles (202 km)

Latest bus departure2:40pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,771 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.

Amtrak

4/55,504 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5504 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 $42

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.

December 26, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,296 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 Grand Rapids Chicago recent customer reviews

Clean bus and very nice driver

Jessica H.

October 7, 2023

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

Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus

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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 for your trip Grand Rapids, MI, US - Chicago

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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

10/02

$30

10/03

$42

Today

$36

10/05

$39

10/06

$23

10/07

$25

10/08

$23

10/09

$25

The cheapest trip from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of $23

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 $23 to $117 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 $23 which is on 2025-10-06.

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, MI, US to Chicago?

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 Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 8m	Avg Price$36	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Grand Rapids, MI, US by bus?

Bus from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI, US

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Train from Grand Rapids, MI, US to Chicago

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