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How to get fromKansas City to Grand Rapidsby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    12h 45m
    $197–404

  2. Drive 650.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Grand Rapidscar car 650.1 mi
    11h 9m
    $119–172

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    14h 55m

  4. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MCI - GRR
    7h 45m
    $154–854

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 45m
    $207–379

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 11m
    $130–558

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 37m
    $407–875

Kansas City to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 45m

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

You can take a train from Kansas City to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Grand Rapids via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 55m.

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