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

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

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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
    $110–504

  2. 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 Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargo(NDU)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus bus
    21h 39m
    $297–590

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Grand Forksbus bus
    23h 5m
    $195–304

  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 8m
    $229–634

  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
    $259–640

  7. Bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus bus
    26h 2m
    $223–366

Grand Rapids to Grand Forks by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest 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 and Sun Country Airlines fly 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 to Grand Forks via Chicago Bus Station and St. Cloud in around 23h 5m.

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