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

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Springfield by car, plane, train, bus, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane LAN - SGF
    5h 47m
    $92–416

  2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane GRR - SGF
    7h 11m
    $85–394

  3. Train, bus

    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 Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    15h 4m
    $158–382

  4. Bus, train

    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 the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    15h 4m
    $155–323

  5. Drive  658.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Springfieldcar car 658.3 mi
    10h 59m
    $121–174

  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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    8h 6m
    $114–450

  7. 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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane AZO - SGF
    8h 45m
    $88–416

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MKG - SGF
    4h 22m
    $158–487

  9. 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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    16h 22m
    $125–198

Grand Rapids to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 670.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Springfield CU Transit Center via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 22m.

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