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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    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 Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    12h 31m
    $337–520

  2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane GRR - MCI
    7h 40m
    $94–554

  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
    16h 2m

  4. Drive  654 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Kansas Citycar car 654 mi
    11h 4m
    $120–173

  5. 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 Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    12h 31m

  6. 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    9h 11m
    $194–805

  7. 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    9h 24m
    $167–578

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKG - MCI
    5h 35m
    $172–647

  9. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DTW - MCI
    9h 24m
    $414–1,167

Grand Rapids to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 31m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Kansas City Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 16h 2m.

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