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

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

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MEM - GRR
    7h 32m
    $145–805

  2. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane MEM - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    8h 59m
    $98–497

  3. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    15h 7m
    $231–440

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 36m
    $131–216

  5. Drive  674.5 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Grand Rapidscar car 674.5 mi
    10h 56m
    $124–178

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MEM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 5m
    $121–549

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

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MEM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 34m
    $108–476

  8. Fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane MEM - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    6h 8m
    $171–601

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    16h 36m
    $126–251

  10. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Haven to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    18h 58m
    $117–192

Memphis to Grand Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration16h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 36m.

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