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

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Grand Rapids by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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
    7h 13m
    $207–764

  2. Drive  778.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Lakes to Grand Rapidscar car 778.9 mi
    13h 35m
    $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
    $204–459

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    20h 58m
    $172–284

  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 46m
    $156–673

  6. 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
    5h 50m
    $248–630

  7. 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
    $204–424

Detroit Lakes to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 681.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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 Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Brainerd, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 20h 58m.

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