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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Jacksonby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Jackson by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane GRR - JAN
    7h 8m
    $144–604

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    19h 32m
    $174–315

  3. 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 Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    20h 43m
    $297–616

  4. Drive 882.2 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Jacksoncar car 882.2 mi
    14h 18m
    $161–233

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane MDW - JAN
    9h 51m
    $192–654

  6. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane DTW - JAN
    9h 35m
    $163–616

  7. 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 Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    20h 43m
    $304–590

Grand Rapids to Jackson by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration19h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 794 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Jackson via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 19h 32m.

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