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Find cheap flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago from $49

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Grand Rapids to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Grand Rapids to Chicago (GRR-CHI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:00 am - 7:08 amGRR-ORD
1h 08mnonstop
8:45 pm - 10:44 pmORD-GRR
0h 59mnonstop
$97American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 4
6:45 am - 6:53 amGRR-ORD
1h 08mnonstop
8:53 pm - 10:54 pmORD-GRR
1h 01mnonstop
$107American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 22
6:20 am - 8:49 amGRR-MDW
3h 29m1 stop
5:45 pm - 12:02 amMDW-GRR
5h 17m1 stop
$156Delta
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Mon, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 3
6:29 am - 9:21 amGRR-ORD
3h 52m1 stop
7:30 pm - 11:59 pmORD-GRR
3h 29m1 stop
$156Delta
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Tue, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 19
7:37 am - 7:45 amGRR-ORD
1h 08mnonstop
9:50 pm - 11:55 pmORD-GRR
1h 05mnonstop
$157United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 17
7:44 am - 7:52 amGRR-ORD
1h 08mnonstop
9:30 pm - 11:34 pmORD-GRR
1h 04mnonstop
$167United Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
7:25 pm - 7:10 pmGRR-ORD
24h 45m1 stop
7:00 am - 6:31 pmORD-GRR
10h 31m1 stop
$235Sun Country Air
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Sun, Jul 14 - Thu, Jul 18
7:10 pm - 7:43 pmGRR-ORD
25h 33m1 stop
8:05 pm - 6:27 pmORD-GRR
21h 22m1 stop
$245Sun Country Air
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Sun, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 2
7:15 am - 8:41 pmGRR-ORD
14h 26m2 stops
5:18 pm - 11:37 amORD-GRR
17h 19m2 stops
Thu, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 13
7:15 am - 8:41 pmGRR-ORD
14h 26m2 stops
5:20 am - 11:37 amORD-GRR
29h 17m3 stops
Thu, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 13

Flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Grand Rapids to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago cost $117 and was between Grand Rapids and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $262.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Grand Rapids to Chicago, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Grand Rapids, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago is March, where tickets cost $204 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of tickets is $395 and $344 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Chicago from Grand Rapids were found on American Airlines ($49) and Delta ($78), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on American Airlines ($97) and Delta ($156).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Grand Rapids and Chicago?

In normal times, United Airlines flies from Grand Rapids to Chicago up to 12 times per day, American Airlines up to 9 times per day, and Southwest up to 5 times per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Grand Rapids and Chicago?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Grand Rapids to Chicago. They are: American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with American Airlines at $137 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between Grand Rapids and Chicago per day?

Each day, there are between 26 and 30 nonstop flights that take off from Grand Rapids and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 1h 07m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 193 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Grand Rapids and Chicago?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 04m to travel the 128 miles between Grand Rapids and Chicago.

What’s the earliest departure time from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Grand Rapids at 6:15 am and will be landing in Chicago at 6:19 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago jets off at 7:37 pm and lands at 7:44 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$49
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 52% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Grand Rapids to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago

  • How does American Airlines support sustainable travel on flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

    American Airlines supports sustainable travel on flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago by implementing various initiatives. They prioritize fuel efficiency, utilize advanced aircraft technology, and implement sustainable practices in their operations. They also promote carbon offset programs and invest in renewable energy projects to minimize their environmental impact. Through these measures, American Airlines aims to reduce emissions and promote sustainable travel options for passengers on this route.

  • What are the in-flight entertainment amenities available on American Airlines flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

    American Airlines offers a range of in-flight entertainment amenities on flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago. Passengers can enjoy a variety of movies, TV shows, and music through the seat back screens or personal devices using the airline's entertainment system. Additionally, Wi-Fi is available for internet access, and power outlets are provided to keep devices charged.

  • Can I rent a car after my flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

    You can rent a car after your flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago. There are several rental companies available at Chicago's airports, including O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. Some popular rental companies in the area include Hertz, Enterprise, Avis, Budget, and National Car Rental. You can easily find their counters and book a car upon arrival at the airport.

  • Can I pre-select my seat when flying American Airlines from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

    American Airlines generally allows passengers to pre-select their seats when flying from Grand Rapids to Chicago. During the booking process or after purchasing your ticket, you should have the option to choose your preferred seat. You can either select a specific seat or let the system assign one for you.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago was $49 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Grand Rapids and Chicago?

    A passport is not required to fly from Grand Rapids to Chicago.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Grand Rapids to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Grand Rapids to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Grand Rapids and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $238 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $244 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Grand Rapids is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Grand Rapids with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Grand Rapids up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $194 or less one-way and $393 or less round-trip.
  • American Airlines offers a range of in-flight entertainment amenities on flights from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Chicago (CHI). Passengers can enjoy a variety of movies, TV shows, and music channels on seat back screens or personal devices through the airline's entertainment app. Additionally, Wi-Fi connectivity is available for browsing the internet or streaming content. Complimentary headphones are provided for enhanced audio experience.
  • Delta Air Lines operates flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago and provides access to their Delta Sky Club lounge for eligible passengers. The Delta Sky Club at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids offers travelers a comfortable and convenient space to relax before their flight. Passengers can enjoy a serene atmosphere here while awaiting their departure to Chicago.
  • American Airlines supports sustainable travel on flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago by implementing various measures. They optimize flight routes, reduce fuel consumption, and employ modern aircraft with improved fuel efficiency. The airline also encourages recycling onboard, minimizes waste production, and promotes responsible resource management. These initiatives aim to reduce the environmental impact of air travel and contribute to a more sustainable aviation industry.
  • When flying American Airlines from Grand Rapids to Chicago, you can pre-select your seat. American Airlines allows passengers to choose their seats during the booking process or later through the Manage Reservations section on their website or mobile app. By providing your preferences, you can select a specific seat that suits your needs and preferences for the flight.
  • Frontier Airlines permits small pets in the cabin for flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago. The maximum weight allowed is 40 lbs, including the pet carrier. The pet carrier must fit under the seat in front of you, and a fee applies for bringing pets onboard.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Grand Rapids to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Gerald R. Ford Intl to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +12 more

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Top airlines flying from Grand Rapids to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Grand Rapids to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Grand Rapids to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11043 reviews
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.2Comfort
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I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024MBS - ORD
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I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

Turbulence was bad and flight attendants gossiped about going to the bar and dating. Could have better awareness.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Grand Rapids to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/29Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 08mGRR-ORD
$49
5/29Wed
1 stopDelta
3h 31mGRR-MDW
$78
6/19Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 08mGRR-ORD
$79
8/3Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 08mGRR-ORD
$90
6/6Thu
1 stop
13h 37mGRR-ORD
$121
7/28Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
25h 34mGRR-ORD
$123
7/15Mon
2 stops
24h 05mGRR-ORD
$133
7/7Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
24h 50mGRR-ORD
$143
8/2Fri
2 stopsAllegiant Air
11h 35mGRR-MDW
$215
6/7Fri
2 stopsAllegiant Air
11h 44mGRR-MDW
$263

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Last minute flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/11Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 11mGRR-ORD
5/15Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
0h 59mORD-GRR
$542
5/11Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 07mGRR-ORD
5/15Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 01mORD-GRR
$550
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
20h 00mGRR-ORD
5/11Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
0h 59mORD-GRR
$555
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 40mGRR-ORD
5/15Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 37mORD-GRR
$558
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
3h 16mGRR-MDW
5/15Wed
multi-stopDelta
2h 51mMDW-GRR
$561
5/12Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 08mGRR-ORD
5/13Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
0h 59mORD-GRR
$613
5/12Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 40mGRR-ORD
5/13Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
0h 59mORD-GRR
$621
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
3h 22mGRR-MDW
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
5h 21mMDW-GRR
$632
5/9Thu
multi-stop
17h 43mGRR-ORD
5/12Sun
multi-stop
19h 46mORD-GRR
$703
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
4h 01mGRR-MDW
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
5h 21mMDW-GRR
$718

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Grand Rapids - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Grand Rapids (undefined)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Grand Rapids

Cabin classes:

$794
$474
$884
$262

Compare transportation modes for Grand Rapids to Chicago

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$1,6021h 07m
Trains$834h 08m
Buses$603h 50m