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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Kansas City Airport (MCI)by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane GRR - MCI
    6h 2m
    $134–754

  2. Drive 653.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Kansas City Airport (MCI)car car 653.7 mi
    11h 9m
    $120–173

  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 Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    14h 25m
    $184–392

  4. 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
    17h 45m
    $136–238

  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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    7h 25m
    $159–770

  6. 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
    7h 46m
    $406–917

  7. 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 39m
    $167–597

  8. 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DTW - MCI
    7h 18m
    $413–1,166

  9. 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 / ...
    14h 28m
    $193–368

Grand Rapids to Kansas City Airport (MCI) by train, tram, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound via Chicago Union Station, Kansas City, Union Station, North Loop, and On 11Th At Central Westbound in around 14h 25m.

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