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

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 363 bus

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GRR - MSP
    2. Take the bus from 6th St S & Marquette Ave to Cottage Grove P&R & W Point Douglas Rd Sbus bus
    6h 26m
    $93–559

  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 / ...
    12h 58m
    $221–436

  3. 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 / ...
    15h 27m
    $131–222

  4. Drive 565.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Cottage Grovecar car 565.9 mi
    9h 50m
    $104–150

  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
    9h 58m
    $282–576

  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
    9h 47m
    $140–609

  7. 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 to Minneapolisbus bus
    18h 26m
    $153–249

Grand Rapids to Cottage Grove by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration15h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Cottage Grove via Chicago Union Station and St. Paul-Minneapolis in around 12h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Cottage Grove P&R & W Point Douglas Rd S via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis Bus Station, and 5th St Transit Center Gate D in around 15h 27m.

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