Rome2Rio

How to get fromGrand Rapids to Johannesburgby plane, bus, train, or shuttle

Find Transport to Johannesburg

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Johannesburg by plane, bus, train, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane GRR - JNB
    23h 4m
    R 10,407–35,487

  2. Bus to Traverse City, fly to Johannesburg International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    2. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane TVC - JNB
    32h 8m
    R 8,810–28,239

  3. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane AZO - JNB
    30h 12m
    R 10,038–28,843

  4. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Johannesburg International Airport

    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 Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane DTW - JNB
    36h 16m
    R 10,220–28,418

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Johannesburg International 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 Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane ORD - JNB
    27h 39m
    R 12,296–28,383

  6. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane MKE - JNB
    28h 49m
    R 12,721–41,418

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Gaborone, shuttle

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Gaborone (GBE)plane plane GRR - GBE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Gaborone to Johannesburgshuttle bus
    29h 28m
    R 13,313–42,463

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration19h 59mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,541Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Grand Rapids to Johannesburg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 13,873.5 km
  • Duration: 23h 4m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Johannesburg, South Africa?

United Airlines, Delta, and Airlink fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around South Africa

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides