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

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SGF - GRR
    6h 14m
    $120–673

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane SGF - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    8h 40m
    $88–415

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    15h 9m
    $141–336

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    15h 9m
    $141–291

  5. Drive  654.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Grand Rapidscar car 654.5 mi
    11h 4m
    $120–173

  6. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SGF - LAN
    2. Take the bus from Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    8h 1m
    $95–429

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

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    8h 1m
    $101–407

  8. Fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane SGF - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    4h 38m
    $161–509

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    16h 28m
    $121–196

Springfield to Grand Rapids by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 28m.

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