There are 8 ways to get from Effie to Grand Rapids by car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to International Falls, fly
best- Drive from Effie to International Falls (INL)car
- Fly from International Falls (INL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane INL - GRR
9h 10m$87–413Drive to Range Regional Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Effie to Range Regional Airport (HIB)car
- Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane HIB - GRR
7h 19m$81–391Drive, bus, train
- Drive from Effie to Hibbingcar
- Take the bus from Hibbing to Duluthbus
- 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
20h 29m$226–501Drive, bus
- Drive from Effie to Hibbingcar
- Take the bus from Hibbing to Duluthbus
- 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
21h 1m$181–291Drive 768.9 mi
- Drive from Effie to Grand Rapidscar 768.9 mi
13h 52m$141–203Drive to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, fly
- Drive from Effie to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)car
- Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BJI - GRR
9h 39m$83–404Drive to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Effie to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)car
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BRD - GRR
8h 31m$86–396Drive, bus via Saint Ignace
- Drive from Effie to Hibbingcar
- Take the bus from Hibbing to Duluthbus
- 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
24h 53m$165–286
International Falls (INL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Effie to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Effie to Grand Rapids is to drive and fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $80 - $400.
The distance between Effie and Grand Rapids is 634 miles. The road distance is 773.4 miles.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Effie to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Effie. It is currently 10:29 AM in Effie and 11:29 AM in Grand Rapids.
Yes, the driving distance between Effie to Grand Rapids is 773 miles. It takes approximately 13h 52m to drive from Effie to Grand Rapids.
There are 154+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Effie, MN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Effie to Grand Rapids. However, you can drive to International Falls (INL) airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), walk to Gerald R Ford Airport, take the line 27 bus to Kentwood Station - Woodland, then take the line 5 bus to Cesar Chavez/Goodrich. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Effie to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Hibbing, Duluth, St. Paul, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 20h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from International Falls to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from International Falls to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Range Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Range Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
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
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Hibbing to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- 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
Bus from Hibbing to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- 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
Bus from Hibbing to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
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