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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Kirksville by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, 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 La Plata Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    10h 17m
    $196–371

  2. Drive 495 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Kirksvillecar car 495 mi
    9h 44m
    $91–131

  3. 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 Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane plane ORD - IRK
    7h 54m
    $158–356

  4. 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 La Plata Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    10h 17m
    $204–344

  5. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane plane MKG - IRK
    9h 42m
    $217–532

  6. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane plane LAN - IRK
    7h 48m
    $226–711

  7. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane plane GRR - IRK
    7h 14m
    $199–649

  8. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane plane AZO - IRK
    10h 3m
    $167–531

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 486.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Kirksville via Chicago Union Station and La Plata Station in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and Delta fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) once daily.

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