There are 9 ways to get from Duluth to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 45m$105–656Fly 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$93–396Bus, 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$199–420Bus
- 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$154–255Drive 644 mi
- Drive from Duluth to Grand Rapidscar 644 mi
10h 48m$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
8h 20m$163–719Bus 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$160–767Fly 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$141–462Bus 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 and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Grand Rapids is to fly and taxi which takes 6h and costs $140 - $470.
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 $190 - $420.
It takes approximately 7h 45m 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 45m and costs $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 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 3:34 AM in Duluth and 4:34 AM 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 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
- $100–650
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Range Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- 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
- Every day
- 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
- $110–700
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to Hibbing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Duluth to Grand Rapids is 648 miles. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Duluth to Grand Rapids.
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