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

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

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GRR - MSP
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&Rbus bus
    6h 40m
    $105–524

  2. Train, taxi

    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 taxi from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Lake Itascataxi taxi
    13h 17m
    $283–506

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&Rbus bus 888
    15h 25m

  4. Drive 606.2 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lake Itascacar car 606.2 mi
    10h 5m
    $111–160

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

    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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    3. Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&Rbus bus
    10h 12m
    $296–541

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    3. Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&Rbus bus
    10h 2m
    $154–624

  7. 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 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&Rbus bus 888
    16h 49m
    $161–242

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Lake Itasca, Anoka County, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Lake Itasca via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis Bus Station, 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G, and Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&R in around 15h 25m.

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