Where do bugs and bud go from Bud Not Buddy?

In "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis, Bud and his friend Bugs decide to leave the orphanage in search of a better life and to find Bud's father. They plan to travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Bud hopes to reunite with the man he believes is his father. However, Bugs eventually decides to take a different route to Chicago, leaving Bud to continue his journey alone. This marks a pivotal moment in Bud's adventure as he learns to navigate the world and rely on his own resourcefulness.