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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Mankatoby plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Mankato by plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, shuttle

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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 a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankatoshuttle bus
    6h 42m
    $100–544

  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 St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Paul Union Depot Station & Terminal to Mankato, MNbus bus
    16h 39m
    $202–426

  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 5th St Transit Center Gate B to Mankato, MNbus bus Msp
    16h 52m
    $143–262

  4. Drive 605.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Mankatocar car 605.7 mi
    10h 14m
    $111–160

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankatoshuttle bus
    10h 14m
    $291–561

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankatoshuttle bus
    10h 4m
    $149–644

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester, shuttle

    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 Rochester (RST)plane plane ORD - RST
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    10h 45m
    $121–451

  8. Bus, shuttle

    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 to Rochesterbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    17h 5m
    $153–262

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: 499.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Mankato, MN via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and 5th St Transit Center Gate B in around 16h 52m.

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