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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Missouri by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane GRR - STL
    6h 57m
    $107–657

  2. 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 / ...
    12h 43m
    $158–365

  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
    $131–226

  4. Drive 654 mi

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

  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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    7h 53m
    $126–616

  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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    8h 16m
    $323–813

  7. 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DTW - STL
    7h 32m
    $626–1,019

  8. 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 43m
    $169–341

Grand Rapids to Missouri by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Kansas City, and Union Station in around 12h 43m.

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