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

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

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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 Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane GRR - JLN
    7h 9m
    $82–400

  2. 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
    $183–415

  3. 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 Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    19h 27m
    $165–265

  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

    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 8m
    $111–434

  6. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    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
    7h 1m
    $160–493

  7. 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 Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    16h 42m
    $185–380

Grand Rapids to Joplin by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 636.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Joplin via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 19h 27m.

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