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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Joplinby plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Joplin by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane GRR - JLN
    7h 26m
    $102–480

  2. Train, bus via St. Louis

    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 St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 29m
    $217–415

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 29m
    $226–391

  4. Drive 726.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Joplincar car 726.5 mi
    12h 8m
    $133–192

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Joplin 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 Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    8h 11m
    $132–466

  6. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane MKG - JLN
    6h 48m
    $150–423

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane GRR - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 42m
    $127–514

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 40m
    $168–261

  9. Train, bus

    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 Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    16h 42m
    $237–470

Grand Rapids to Joplin by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 636.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Joplin Bus Station via Chicago and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 40m.

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