There are 5 ways to get from Macon to Grand Rapids by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ATL - GRR
6h 54m$96–459Bus, train
- Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
22h 40m$354–562Drive 804.3 mi
- Drive from Macon to Grand Rapidscar 804.3 mi
15h 44m$133–192Fly from Macon
- Fly from Macon (MCN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MCN - GRR
8h 13m$151–597Bus
- Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
23h 58m
Macon to Grand Rapids by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Macon to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 15h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Macon to Grand Rapids is to bus and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $95 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Macon station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Macon Bus Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 58m.
The distance between Macon and Grand Rapids is 752 miles. The road distance is 809 miles.
The best way to get from Macon to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 40m and costs $350 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Macon to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Macon to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Macon Bus Station.
The best way to get from Macon to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 58m.
Macon to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macon to Grand Rapids is 809 miles. It takes approximately 15h 44m to drive from Macon to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Macon, GA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Corporate Flight Management Inc, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Macon (MCN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Macon Bus Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 58m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Macon to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Macon to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Macon to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore, Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Macon to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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