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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 (Downtown) | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | CheapestFastest | |||||
 | Grand Rapids Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | |||||
| Grand Rapids (Downtown) | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | |||||
| Grand Rapids Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Grand Rapids to ChicagoAmong 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 US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Grand Rapids, MI, US - Chicago
What is the travel distance from Grand Rapids to Chicago?
Grand Rapids and Chicago are 205 km (127 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Grand Rapids to Chicago?
Buses departing from Central Station in Grand Rapids will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in 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 Aug 26, 2025 with a price of US$25To 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 US$25 to US$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 US$25 which is on 2025-08-26.
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.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling 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!
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