There are 5 ways to get from Mississippi to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MEM - GRR
6h 8m$111–510Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
19h 18mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
20h 39m$506–781Drive 881.7 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Grand Rapidscar 881.7 mi
14h 19m$151–218Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
20h 39m
Memphis (MEM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 14h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Mississippi to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Memphis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Mississippi to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 39m.
The distance between Mississippi and Grand Rapids is 617 miles. The road distance is 886.8 miles.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 19h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Mississippi to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Mississippi to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Mississippi to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 18m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $800 and takes 20h 39m.
What companies run services between Mississippi, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 19h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Memphis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Memphis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Memphis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Memphis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Memphis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–650
- 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
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
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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Booking & Getting There
Mississippi to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Mississippi. It is currently 12:24 AM in Mississippi and 1:24 AM in Grand Rapids.
Mississippi to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mississippi to Grand Rapids is 887 miles. It takes approximately 14h 19m to drive from Mississippi to Grand Rapids.
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