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

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

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BIS - GRR
    5h 55m
    $83–415

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    22h 11m
    $419–643

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    22h 38m

  4. Drive  1,008.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Grand Rapidscar car 1,008.6 mi
    16h 12m
    $185–266

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

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane BIS - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    9h 43m
    $93–446

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    25h 10m

Bismarck to Grand Rapids by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$419Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 806 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 38m.

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