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Trip Overview

The bus between Grand Rapids and Independence takes 28h 41m. The bus runs, on average, once a week from Grand Rapids to Independence. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28h 41m
Duration
733 mi
Distance
$150
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Grand Rapids to Independence bus times

Buses run once a week between Grand Rapids and Independence. The service departs Grand Rapids at 6:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Independence at 09:41:57. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 28h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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  • Distance: 733.4 mi
  • Duration: 28h 41m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 17h 45m.

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