There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Branson by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane GRR - SGF
- Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey's
8h 52m$104–480Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane AZO - SGF
- Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey's
9h 16m$97–402Train, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollisterbus
18h 27m$260–495Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollisterbus
18h 27m$268–471Drive 694.3 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Bransoncar 694.3 mi
11h 36m$127–183Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane ORD - SGF
- Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey's
9h 36m$135–467Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane GRR - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Bransoncar
9h 21m$130–629Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane MKG - SGF
- Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey's
8h 51m$157–423Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane ORD - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Bransoncar
10h 19m$156–586Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Branson / Hollisterbus
21h 37m$223–366
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Branson is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Branson is to taxi and fly and shuttle which takes 8h 51m and costs $150 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Branson. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Branson / Hollister via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 37m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Branson is 642 miles. The road distance is 698.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Branson without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 27m and costs $260 - $500.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Grand Rapids to Branson, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Branson bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Branson bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Branson is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 9:24 AM in Grand Rapids and 8:24 AM in Branson.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Branson is 698 miles. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Grand Rapids to Branson.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Branson, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Branson via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, and Branson / Hollister in around 21h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Muskegon to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Muskegon to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Muskegon to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Muskegon to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- oatstransit.org
Shuttle from Springfield to Branson - Casey's
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.oatstransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.oatstransit.org/schedules
Shuttle from Springfield to Branson - Casey's
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.oatstransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.oatstransit.org/schedules
Shuttle from Springfield to Branson - Casey's
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.oatstransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.oatstransit.org/schedules
Shuttle from Springfield to Branson - Casey's
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.oatstransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.oatstransit.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollister
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollister
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Branson / Hollister
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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