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

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There are 7 ways to get from Brainerd to Grand Rapids by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BRD - GRR
    5h 42m
    $122–626

  2. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    17h 2m
    $304–561

  3. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    17h 30m
    $168–282

  4. Drive 708.4 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Grand Rapidscar car 708.4 mi
    11h 56m
    $130–187

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSP - GRR
    7h 53m
    $164–714

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus 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
    17h 11m
    $226–447

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Cloudbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    18h 48m
    $166–265

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, and Chicago Union Station in around 17h 30m.

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