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$79 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Grand Rapids

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Cheapest round-trip
$164
Overall average: $275
United Airlines
Tue 5/5Sat 5/9
ORD - GRR • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$79
Typical prices: $85-$257
United Airlines
Tue 4/28
ORD - GRR • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Grand Rapids (CHI-GRR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Grand Rapids 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Grand Rapids

Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
United Airlines Logo
5:07 pm - 7:13 pm
ORD
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GRR
1h 06mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:13 am
GRR
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ORD
1h 13mnonstop
$164United Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
Southwest Logo
9:40 pm - 11:35 pm
MDW
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GRR
0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 6:45 am
GRR
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MDW
1h 00mnonstop
$164Southwest
Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6
American Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 12:14 am
ORD
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GRR
0h 59mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:42 pm - 7:56 pm
GRR
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ORD
1h 14mnonstop
$171American Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
American Airlines Logo
9:36 am - 11:46 am
ORD
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GRR
1h 10mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 5:11 am
GRR
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ORD
1h 11mnonstop
$174American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 4:30 pm
MDW
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GRR
0h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 8:40 pm
GRR
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MDW
6h 35m
1 stop
$174Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 22
American Airlines Logo
7:14 am - 9:24 am
ORD
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GRR
1h 10mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 2:38 pm
GRR
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ORD
1h 18mnonstop
$189American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 10:35 pm
MDW
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GRR
8h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 8:40 pm
GRR
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MDW
6h 35m
1 stop
$189Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
United Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 8:21 pm
ORD
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GRR
1h 11mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
3:32 pm - 3:43 pm
GRR
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ORD
1h 11mnonstop
$191United Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
Delta Logo
5:04 pm - 8:57 pm
ORD
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GRR
2h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:31 am - 12:49 pm
GRR
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ORD
3h 18m
1 stop
$194Delta
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
Delta Logo
5:04 pm - 11:57 pm
ORD
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GRR
5h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 10:27 am
GRR
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ORD
5h 57m
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$204Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Grand Rapids flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Grand Rapids?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Grand Rapids departing in May.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Grand Rapids flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Grand Rapids costs $157 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Grand Rapids (GRR). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 4% cheaper than other Chicago-Grand Rapids routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Grand Rapids clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chicago to Grand Rapids, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Grand Rapids back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Grand Rapids, 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 Chicago to Grand Rapids is September, where tickets cost $154 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $660 and $458 respectively.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Grand Rapids

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 50% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 51% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Grand Rapids

When to book flights from Chicago to Grand Rapids

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Grand Rapids based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Grand Rapids

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Grand Rapids was $79 for a one-way ticket and $164 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Grand Rapids?

    On your way to Grand Rapids, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Grand Rapids flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Grand Rapids are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $215 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $181 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Chicago to Grand Rapids.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Grand Rapids from Chicago 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 Chicago to Grand Rapids?

    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 Grand Rapids with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 Grand Rapids from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Grand Rapids

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $306 or less one-way and $171 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Grand Rapids?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Grand Rapids

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Grand Rapids. 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 Chicago to Grand Rapids? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4319 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
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We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

2.0 MediocreDavid, Mar 2026
ALB - BWI
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We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

The gate got changed several times and the flight was delayed over an hour. Awful experience

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

It was an older plane. First Class was not especially roomy or comfortable. It was a short flight so there were no meal but they did offer mixed nuts which used to be normal but now is rare. Crew member was very polite and professional.

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

No Snacks or Entertainment. The flight was short, snacks should still be given.

See prior comment about how Kayak mishandled my reservation and delayed my arrival by 6 hours.

Boarding delayed 20 minutes for no reason, no wifi, in flight entertainment, or snacks / waters?

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

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