There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Faribault by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane GRR - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Faribaultbus
6h 15m$91–459Train, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Faribaultbus
15h 25m$168–381Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Faribaultbus
15h 57m$128–208Drive 574.8 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Faribaultcar 574.8 mi
9h 44m$105–152Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Faribaultbus
9h 38m$143–643Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus
18h 4m$125–247
Grand Rapids to Faribault by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Faribault is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Faribault is to fly and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Faribault. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Faribault via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Faribault is 468 miles. The road distance is 578.1 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Faribault without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 25m and costs $160 - $390.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Grand Rapids to Faribault, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Faribault bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Faribault bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Faribault is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 9:57 PM in Grand Rapids and 8:57 PM in Faribault.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Faribault is 578 miles. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Grand Rapids to Faribault.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Faribault, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Faribault via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 15h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Faribault
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Faribault
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Minneapolis to Faribault
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $24–35
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Faribault
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Madison to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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