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

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There are 8 ways to get from Joplin to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane JLN - GRR
    6h 45m
    $127–669

  2. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JLN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    8h 1m
    $105–410

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    16h 55m
    $199–411

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    19h 58m
    $169–271

  5. Drive  723.2 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Grand Rapidscar car 723.2 mi
    12h 14m
    $132–191

  6. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane JLN - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 16m
    $163–525

  7. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane XNA - GRR
    8h 47m
    $217–898

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    16h 55m
    $199–386

Joplin to Grand Rapids by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 636.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 19h 58m.

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