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How to get fromJackson to Grand Rapidsby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Jackson to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane JAN - GRR
    7h 43m
    $203–800

  2. Drive 881.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Grand Rapidscar car 881.7 mi
    14h 19m
    $161–233

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    19h 18m
    $172–316

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    20h 39m
    $298–614

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane JAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 34m
    $169–554

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 39m
    $303–589

Jackson to Grand Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration19h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 794.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 19h 18m.

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