Find Cheap Flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago (GRR - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$191	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago is currently $191
Cheapest one-way flight	$79	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago is currently $79
Last-minute weekend getaway	$389	Southwest Nonstop 1 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Grand Rapids to Chicago is currently $389
Cheapest business class flights	$354	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago is currently $354

Fastest flight	1 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago takes 1 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Grand Rapids to Chicago is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $95–385
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $250–355

Popular airlines from Grand Rapids to Chicago

United

Nonstop

from $198

Typical price: $170–475

63 weekly nonstop flights

GRR - ORD Every day

153 weekly connecting flights

GRR - ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $191

Typical price: $170–460

54 weekly nonstop flights

GRR - ORD Every day

232 weekly connecting flights

GRR - ORD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $191

Typical price: $170–470

20 weekly nonstop flights

GRR - MDW Every day

1166 weekly connecting flights

GRR - MDW, ORD Every day
Delta

from $211

Typical price: $230–510

850 weekly connecting flights

GRR - MDW, ORD Every day
Frontier

Typical price: $175–370

24 weekly connecting flights

GRR - MDW, ORD Every Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Grand Rapids

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

Grand Rapids United States 20 min 9 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 3 hr 4 min 132 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Detroit United States 2 hr 19 min 129 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 2 hr 57 min 134 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Grand Rapids to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $95 to $385.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $191. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $79.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago is $198, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago is $211, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago starts at $191 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $79 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

1 hr is the shortest flight time from Grand Rapids to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Grand Rapids to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Grand Rapids to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 63 nonstop flights and 153 connecting flights per week. United flies from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 20 nonstop flights and 1,166 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Grand Rapids to Chicago are:

American offers 54 nonstop flights and 232 connecting flights per week. American flies from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 850 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 24 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Grand Rapids and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $191. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $79.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago is $198, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Grand Rapids to Chicago is $211, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Grand Rapids to Chicago.

There are 63 United direct flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 54 American direct flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Southwest direct flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Grand Rapids and Chicago at price $389 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Grand Rapids to Chicago.

There are 63 United direct flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 54 American direct flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Southwest direct flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Grand Rapids and Chicago start at $191 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Grand Rapids to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Grand Rapids and Chicago start at $354 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Grand Rapids and Chicago start at $191 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Grand Rapids to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Grand Rapids and Chicago starts at $389 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Grand Rapids and Chicago at price $389 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Grand Rapids to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.