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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Bloomingtonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Bloomington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GRR - MSP
    4h 30m
    $91–556

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    13h 30m
    $188–389

  3. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    14h 21m
    $144–219

  4. Drive 589.8 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Bloomingtoncar car 589.8 mi
    9h 44m
    $108–156

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    8h 2m
    $280–573

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    7h 51m
    $138–606

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    14h 21m
    $131–222

Grand Rapids to Bloomington by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to MOA Transit Station Gate C via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 13h 30m.

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