Planes, trains, and automobiles!  Jinan is easy to get to, with its own airport, two train stations, and two bus stations.  Once in Jinan I recommend taking taxis to navigate the city; the taxi meter starts at 7 kuai (yuan).  While there is an extensive bus system, knowledge of Chinese language is more than recommended if you want to understand the routes or speak with the drivers.  Naturally the most popular way to move about the city is on a bicycle.