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

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There are 11 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Memphis by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane GRR - MEM
    8h 3m
    $175–955

  2. Bus via Champaign

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 37m
    $109–192

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    16h 19m
    $134–231

  4. 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 Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 45m
    $165–358

  5. Drive 674.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Memphiscar car 674.9 mi
    10h 56m
    $124–178

  6. 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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane AZO - MEM
    8h 54m
    $133–727

  7. 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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane MDW - MEM
    9h 6m
    $175–866

  8. 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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane ORD - MEM
    9h 34m
    $147–713

  9. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MKG - MEM
    8h 43m
    $183–698

  10. 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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane DTW - MEM
    8h 43m
    $174–917

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    16h 19m
    $125–258

Grand Rapids to Memphis by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration16h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 16h 19m.

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