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Among airlines operating Chicago to Grand Rapids flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Grand Rapids. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Chicago to Grand Rapids may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl (GRR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Grand Rapids:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $283 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $350 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from Chicago to Grand Rapids pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 49% on the Chicago to Grand Rapids route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $285 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $554, a difference of $269. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Grand Rapids flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 17%, and night flights for 17%.

Some of the most popular sights in Grand Rapids are Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place and Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. These are among the most viewed places in Grand Rapids on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Grand Rapids:

• Earliest: departs at 5:59 am and lands at 7:09 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:05 am.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Grand Rapids takes 1h 10m, covering 128 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $204 to $880. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Grand Rapids are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Grand Rapids is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport (GRR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Grand Rapids range from $236 to $525, with an average of $350 over the past 12 months. Anything below $236 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Grand Rapids route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.