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

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Grand Forks by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane GRR - GFK
    6h 56m
    $90–424

  2. Train, bus via Fargo

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis - Terminal 2 Humphrey Station to Fargo Airportbus bus Msp
    4. Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus bus
    21h 54m
    $246–486

  3. 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 Grand Forksbus bus
    22h 32m
    $188–301

  4. Drive  893.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Grand Forkscar car 893.6 mi
    14h 44m
    $164–236

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

    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 Grand Forkstaxi taxi
    8h
    $214–564

  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 Grand Forkstaxi taxi
    9h 30m
    $243–605

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus bus
    22h 18m
    $228–463

  8. 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
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus bus
    23h 45m
    $210–324

  9. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Maple Grove to Grand Forksbus bus
    25h 42m
    $234–383

Grand Rapids to Grand Forks by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration22h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 684.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Grand Forks, ND, USA?

Delta flies from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Grand Forks via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 22h 32m.

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