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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Rolla by plane, car, train, shuttle, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane GRR - COU
    2. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rollacar car
    8h 4m
    $89–456

  2. Train, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    13h 37m
    $281–453

  3. Bus, train, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    13h 37m
    $291–433

  4. Drive 548.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Rollacar car 548.3 mi
    9h 10m
    $101–145

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane GRR - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    9h 14m
    $234–799

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

    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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    3. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rollacar car
    9h 15m
    $120–442

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MKG - COU
    3. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rollacar car
    7h 8m
    $142–399

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    10h 10m
    $273–818

  9. Train, taxi

    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 Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Rollataxi taxi
    14h 6m
    $328–555

  10. Bus, shuttle

    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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    15h 37m
    $245–325

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

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Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 543.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Rolla. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Kentwood Station - Woodland, take the line 27 bus to Gerald R Ford Airport, walk to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport (COU), then drive to Rolla. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Rolla, MO via Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, CIVIC CENTER station, LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, and St Louis International Airport in around 13h 37m.

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