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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Arkansasby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Arkansas by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane plane GRR - LIT
    7h 13m
    $90–424

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    18h 15m
    $437–699

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, ARbus bus Chicago
    18h 57m

  4. Drive  787.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Little Rockcar car 787.3 mi
    12h 56m
    $144–208

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane GRR - XNA
    7h 22m
    $164–754

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane plane ORD - LIT
    8h 17m
    $168–487

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ORD - XNA
    8h 24m
    $227–757

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane plane MKG - LIT
    5h 9m
    $168–507

  9. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane MKG - XNA
    7h 7m
    $232–797

  10. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    18h 15m

Grand Rapids to Arkansas by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$437Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 687.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 18h 15m.

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