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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Waynesvilleby train, car, bus, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    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. Drive from Jefferson City Station to Waynesvillecar car
    14h 21m
    $187–405

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

    cheapest
    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 Waynesvillecar car
    8h 26m
    $95–479

  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 Ft Wood - St Robert - Waynesvilleshuttle bus
    14h 27m
    $300–449

  4. Drive 578.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Waynesvillecar car 578.4 mi
    9h 40m
    $106–153

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane GRR - SGF
    2. Drive from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Waynesvillecar car
    8h 38m
    $104–507

  6. Bus, drive

    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 Jefferson Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Jefferson City to Waynesvillecar car
    17h 46m
    $146–244

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National 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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    3. Drive from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Waynesvillecar car
    9h 22m
    $122–464

  8. 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 Waynesvillecar car
    9h 28m
    $118–446

  9. 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 Waynesvillecar car
    7h 21m
    $148–422

  10. 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 Ft Wood - St Robert - Waynesvilleshuttle bus
    11h 1m
    $278–790

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

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  • Distance: 648.1 mi
  • Duration: 14h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Waynesville. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Jefferson City Station, then drive to Waynesville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Waynesville via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, CIVIC CENTER station, LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, St Louis International Airport, and Ft Wood - St Robert - Waynesville in around 14h 27m.

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