United States Β· 137 miles (220 km)

Grand Rapids (GRR) to Chicago (ORD) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 137 miles (220 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Detroit, Minneapolis and Nashville.

Airlines flying nonstop from GRR to ORD

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book GRR to ORD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

GRR to ORD with one stop

3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Allegiant Air logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo

GRR to ORD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from GRR to ORD?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Chicago (ORD).

How far is Grand Rapids from Chicago by plane?

Grand Rapids (GRR) and Chicago (ORD) are 137 miles (220 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book GRR to ORD award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does GRR to ORD cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for GRR to ORD with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Grand Rapids and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis (MSP) and Nashville (BNA). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Detroit.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.