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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Grand Maraisby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Grand Marais by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Newberry, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Newberry, MI to Grand Maraistaxi taxi
    11h 24m
    $212–303

  2. Drive 333 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Grand Maraiscar car 333 mi
    6h 12m
    $61–88

  3. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sawyer International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane GRR - MQT
    2. Drive from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Grand Maraiscar car
    9h 9m
    $90–468

  4. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane GRR - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to Newberry, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Newberry, MI to Grand Maraistaxi taxi
    10h 1m
    $248–667

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sawyer International Airport, drive

    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 Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane ORD - MQT
    3. Drive from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Grand Maraiscar car
    9h 59m
    $117–441

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 413.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Grand Marais. However, you can take the bus to St. Ignace, take the bus to Newberry, MI, then take the taxi to Grand Marais. Alternatively, you can drive from Grand Rapids to Grand Marais in around 6h 12m.

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