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

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Grand Rapids by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane FAR - GRR
    6h 41m
    $307–1,214

  2. Drive 778.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Lakes to Grand Rapidscar car 778.9 mi
    13h 34m
    $143–206

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    17h 22m
    $254–518

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Cloudbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    21h 30m
    $187–294

  5. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BRD - GRR
    8h 55m
    $167–674

  6. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FAR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 9m
    $240–735

  7. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane FAR - MKG
    3. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    6h 15m
    $283–810

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    17h 22m
    $264–493

Detroit Lakes to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 681.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to Grand Rapids via Brainerd, Saint Cloud, and Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 30m.

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