Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ionia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ionia

With a population of 11,394, Ionia is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. Ionia deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ionia

Ionia in October
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ionia in October
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ionia in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ionia, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Ionia

Plane

Although Ionia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 24 miles from Ionia. Gerald R. Ford Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Frontier, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ionia departs from New York and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ionia.

Car

Another option to get to Ionia is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 151 miles from Ionia. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ionia, including FlixBus, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Ionia takes 200 miles and will cost you around $36. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 230 miles.

Plane

Although Ionia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 24 miles from Ionia. Gerald R. Ford Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Frontier, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ionia departs from New York and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ionia.

Car

Another option to get to Ionia is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 151 miles from Ionia. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ionia, including FlixBus, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Ionia takes 200 miles and will cost you around $36. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Ionia

GRRGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
LANLansing Capital City
FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving Ionia

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,248 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,970 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ionia

Most booked hotels in Ionia

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Union Hill
1 star
Excellent (9.5, 63 reviews)
$133+
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Main Street Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 17 reviews)
$126+
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American Inn and Suites Ionia
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 332 reviews)
$95+
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American Heritage Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 92 reviews)
$138+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Ionia MI
2 stars
Good (7.6, 265 reviews)
$76+
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Candlestone Golf & Resort
3 stars
Good (7.6, 114 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Ionia

Renting a car in Ionia costs $73 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ionia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Ionia is Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ionia costs $73 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ionia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Ionia is Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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