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How to get fromMissouri to Grand Rapidsby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Missouri to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane STL - GRR
    6h 25m
    $126–756

  2. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $118–490

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    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
    13h 51m
    $198–406

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    16h 18m
    $168–268

  5. Drive 650.1 mi

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

  6. Fly Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MCI - GRR
    7h 46m
    $154–854

  7. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    8h 57m
    $330–828

  8. 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
    13h 51m
    $208–381

Missouri to Grand Rapids by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Metro Center to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Union Station, Kansas City, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 51m.

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