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How to get fromBig Rapids to Minneapolisby bus, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Big Rapids to Minneapolis by bus, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Big Rapids to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GRR - MSP
    6h 23m
    $88–459

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Big Rapids to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    15h 57m
    $334–535

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Big Rapids to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 5m

  4. Drive  638.5 mi

    1. Drive from Big Rapids to Minneapoliscar car 638.5 mi
    10h 32m
    $117–169

  5. Bus to Traverse City, fly

    1. Take the bus from Big Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane TVC - MSP
    7h 59m
    $92–457

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Big Rapids to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    18h 29m

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Big Rapids, MI, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Big Rapids to Minneapolis Bus Station via Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 5m.

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