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

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There are 10 ways to get from Jonesboro to Grand Rapids by bus, plane, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus to Memphis, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MEM - GRR
    9h 33m
    $147–824

  2. Bus to Memphis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MEM - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 45m
    $113–478

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    17h 28m
    $132–269

  4. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    18h 49m
    $157–374

  5. Drive  652.2 mi

    1. Drive from Jonesboro to Grand Rapidscar car 652.2 mi
    11h 4m
    $119–172

  6. Fly Jonesboro Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane JBR - GRR
    7h 23m
    $137–670

  7. Bus to Memphis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MEM - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 15m
    $125–565

  8. Bus to Memphis, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane MEM - MKG
    3. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 22m
    $178–610

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jonesboro 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
    17h 28m
    $132–224

  10. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    19h 43m
    $167–254

Jonesboro to Grand Rapids by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 683.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

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

Southern Airways Express, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jonesboro to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 17h 28m.

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