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

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

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  1. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GRR - MSP
    4h 34m
    $71–426

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    13h 29m
    $149–344

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    13h 37m
    $117–186

  4. Drive  583.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Minneapoliscar car 583.9 mi
    9h 40m
    $107–154

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

    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
    8h 9m
    $311–809

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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
    7h 58m
    $129–602

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to South Havenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    17h
    $115–210

Grand Rapids to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 13h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Minneapolis Bus Station via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 37m.

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