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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hector International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane GRR - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    7h 48m
    $164–504

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane GRR - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    9h 55m
    $115–434

  3. 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 Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    17h 9m
    $206–461

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    20h 17m
    $176–284

  5. Drive  778.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Detroit Lakescar car 778.4 mi
    13h 35m
    $143–206

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    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 Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane ORD - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    9h 17m
    $193–546

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MKG - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    6h 10m
    $242–587

  8. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    17h 9m
    $211–434

Grand Rapids to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 680.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Detroit Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 20h 17m.

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