There are 9 ways to get from Duluth to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Fly Duluth International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane DLH - GRR
7h 44m$115–606Fly Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DLH - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
9h 30m$98–386Bus, train
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
15h 51m$229–450Bus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
16h 23m$174–285Drive 644 mi
- Drive from Duluth to Grand Rapidscar 644 mi
10h 47m$118–170Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Duluth to Hibbingbus
- Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane HIB - GRR
10h 40m$162–719Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MSP - GRR
7h 22m$160–717Fly Duluth International Airport to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Muskegon (MKG)plane DLH - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
6h$136–402Bus via Saint Ignace
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus
20h 15m$124–223
Duluth to Grand Rapids by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Grand Rapids is to fly and taxi which takes 6h and costs $130 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Duluth to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Duluth and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Saint Paul Union Depot and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.
The distance between Duluth and Grand Rapids is 451 miles. The road distance is 647.8 miles.
The best way to get from Duluth to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 51m and costs $220 - $450.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Duluth to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Duluth to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Duluth station.
The best way to get from Duluth to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 44m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 16h 23m.
Duluth to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Duluth. It is currently 11:47 AM in Duluth and 12:47 PM in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duluth to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 23m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Range Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Range Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to Hibbing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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