Rome2Rio

How to get fromMacon to Grand Rapidsby bus, plane, train, or car

Find Transport to Grand Rapids

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Macon to Grand Rapids by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ATL - GRR
    7h 1m
    $149–777

  2. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ATL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 55m
    $145–311

  3. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    22h 40m
    $197–400

  4. Drive  804.3 mi

    1. Drive from Macon to Grand Rapidscar car 804.3 mi
    15h 44m
    $147–212

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    23h 58m
    $157–300

Macon to Grand Rapids by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Macon to Grand Rapids.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 746.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Macon, GA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Macon to Grand Rapids. However, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, walk to Garnett Station, take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), walk to Gerald R Ford Airport, take the line 27 bus to Kentwood Station - Woodland, then take the line 5 bus to Cesar Chavez/Goodrich. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Macon Bus Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Carbondale Intermodal Station, Carbondale, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound